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Aberdeen, MD
Adelphi, MD
Annapolis, MD
Arbutus, MD
Arnold, MD
Aspen Hill, MD
Baltimore, MD
Beltsville, MD
Bethesda, MD
Bowie, MD
Brooklyn Park, MD
Calverton, MD
Cambridge, MD
Camp Springs, MD
Carney, MD
Catonsville, MD
Accordion
Chillum, MD
Clinton, MD
Cockeysville, MD
Colesville, MD
College Park, MD
Columbia, MD
Coral Hills, MD
Crofton, MD
Cumberland, MD
Damascus, MD
Dundalk, MD
East Riverdale, MD
Easton, MD
Edgemere, MD
Edgewood, MD
Eldersburg, MD
Elkridge, MD
Elkton, MD
Ellicott City, MD
Essex, MD
Fairland, MD
Ferndale, MD
Forestville, MD
Fort Washington, MD
Frederick, MD
Friendly, MD
Ft Washington, MD
Ft. Washington, MD
Gaithersburg, MD
Germantown, MD
Glen Burnie, MD
Glenn Dale, MD
Green Haven, MD
Green Valley, MD
Greenbelt, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Havre de Grace, MD
Hillandale, MD
Hillcrest Heights, MD
Hyattsville, MD
Joppatowne, MD
Kettering, MD
La Plata, MD
Lake Shore, MD
Langley Park, MD
Largo, MD
Laurel, MD
Lexington Park, MD
Lochearn, MD
Mays Chapel, MD
Middle River, MD
Milford Mill, MD
Mitchellville, MD
Montgomery Village, MD
Mount Airy, MD
Mount Rainier, MD
New Carrollton, MD
North Bethesda, MD
North Laurel, MD
North Potomac, MD
Odenton, MD
Olney, MD
Overlea, MD
Owings Mills, MD
Parkville, MD
Parole, MD
Pasadena, MD
Perry Hall, MD
Pikesville, MD
Potomac, MD
Randallstown, MD
Redland, MD
Reisterstown, MD
Riviera Beach, MD
Rockville, MD
Rosaryville, MD
Rosedale, MD
Rossville, MD
Saint Charles, MD
Salisbury, MD
Severn, MD
Severna Park, MD
Silver Spring, MD
South Gate, MD
South Laurel, MD
St Charles, MD
St. Charles, MD
Takoma Park, MD
Towson, MD
Waldorf, MD
Walker Mill, MD
Westminster, MD
White Oak, MD
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Length
Surfaces
Type

413 Rail to Trail
4.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Anacostia River Trail
21.5 mi
State: DC, MD
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Brick, Concrete

Assateague Island Bike Path
4.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

B&A Trail
13.3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

BWI Trail
12.4 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Ballenger Creek Linear Trail
4.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Concrete

Ben Cardin C&D Canal Recreational Trail
1.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Black Hill Trail
4.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Dirt

Brentwood Levee Trail
0.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Broadneck Peninsula Trail
7.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Canning House Run Trail
0.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Capital Crescent Trail
12.7 mi
State: DC, MD
Asphalt

Catonsville Short Line Trail
1.4 mi
State: MD
Dirt, Gravel

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
184.2 mi
State: DC, MD
Brick, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Cross Island Trail
9.13 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Easton Rails-to-Trails
4.6 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Goldmine Loop Trail
2.5 mi
State: MD
Dirt

Great Allegheny Passage
153.22 mi
State: MD, PA
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Great American Rail-Trail
3743.9 mi
State: DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Grist Mill Trail at Patapsco Valley State Park
2.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt
Accordion

H & F Trolley Trail
1.1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Indian Creek Trail (MD)
1.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Indian Head Rail Trail
12.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Lake Artemesia Trail
1.35 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Lake Frank Trail
1.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Little Falls Trail (MD)
2.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Long Branch Trail (MD)
1.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

MacArthur Boulevard Bike Path
8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Magruder Branch Trail

3.45 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Matthew Henson Trail
4.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Mount Airy Rails to Trails
1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Northeast Branch Trail
3.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Paint Branch Trail (Montgomery County)
2.3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Paint Branch Trail (Prince George's County)
4 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Patuxent Branch Trail
4.35 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Powerline Trail (MD)
6 mi
State: MD
Dirt, Grass

Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail
4.3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Rock Creek Trail (MD)
16 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

St. Michaels Nature Trail
1.3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Three Notch Trail
13.1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
19.9 mi
State: MD
Crushed Stone, Dirt

Trolley Line #9 Trail
1.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Twinbrook Connector Trail

0.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Western Maryland Rail Trail
27.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Windsor Hills Conservation Trail
0.9 mi
State: MD
Dirt

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail
4.1 mi
State: MD, VA
Concrete

Anacostia Tributary Trail System
29.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Bethesda Trolley Trail
5.4 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Carl Henn Millennium Trail
10.7 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Concrete

Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail
1.3 mi
State: MD
Boardwalk

Downs Park Trail
5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Dirt

Folly Branch Trail
2.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Georgia Avenue Trail
1.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Gwynns Falls Trail
19.7 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Harpers Ferry Railroad Bridge
0.14 mi
State: MD, WV
Boardwalk

Henson Creek Trail
5.7 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Herring Run Trail
2.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Dirt

Intercounty Connector Trail
8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Ireland Drive Trail
1.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Jones Falls Trail
12.4 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Kendall Trail
2 mi
State: MD
Dirt, Gravel

Kent Island South Trail
5.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Lone Wolf Trail
1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail
2.5 mi
State: MD
Crushed Stone

MA & PA Heritage Trail
5.1 mi
State: MD
Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Marshyhope Hike and Bike Trail
2.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Gravel

Metropolitan Branch Trail
7.9 mi
State: DC, MD
Asphalt

Northwest Branch Trail
17.4 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Dirt

Rosewick Road Sidepath
5.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Savage Mill Trail
1.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Sligo Creek Trail
9.4 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

South Shore Trail
2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

St. Mary's River State Park
7.5 mi
State: MD
Dirt

Stony Run Trail
2.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Woodchips

WB&A Trail
13.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Wayne Gilchrest Trail
2.1 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Carpendale Trail
0.8 mi
State: MD, WV
Crushed Stone

John Overstreet Connector
1.5 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Carroll Creek Path
3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt, Concrete

East Street Rail Trail
0.8 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Great American Rail-Trail, Mid-Atlantic
375.6 mi
State: DC, MD, PA, WV
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Little Paint Branch Trail
6.4 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Middletown Road Sidepath
3 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Number Eight Streetcar Path
0.33 mi
State: MD
Crushed Stone

Point Lookout Railroad Trail
1 mi
State: MD
Dirt, Grass

Poplar Trail
0.9 mi
State: MD
Asphalt

Strawberry Lake Way Bicycle Path
2.2 mi
State: MD
Asphalt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The 413 Rail to Trail is located in Somerset County, Maryland. The trail will be 12 miles point-to-point when complete. The trail parallels State Route 413, which lends it its name, and is built in...
 MD 4.5 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Winding along its namesake river, from Maryland into southeast D.C., the Anacostia River Trail (also known as the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail) provides an outstanding recreation and...
 DC, MD 21.5 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Brick, Concrete
Long known for its sandy beaches and wild pony herds, beautiful and remote Assateague Island has become more bike-friendly thanks to the construction of a 4.9-mile paved, multi-use trail that allows...
 MD 4.9 mi Asphalt
The paved 13-mile B&A Trail connects the Chesapeake Bay cities of Baltimore and Annapolis. Along with extensive historical markers, this trail features the Planet Walk, a multi-mile display that might...
 MD 13.3 mi Asphalt
The only trail in the U.S. fully encircling an international airport, the BWI Trail, also known as the BWI Hiker-Biker Trail, hosts walkers, bikers, runners, and aviation enthusiasts alike. Takeoffs...
 MD 12.4 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
The Ballenger creek Linear Trail is a 4.2 mile greenway in Frederick County Maryland. Constructed by both local developers and the county government, whose goal was to connect the community, the trail...
 MD 4.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Maryland's Ben Cardin C&D Canal Recreational Trail links to Delaware's Michael Castle Trail; both run along the north bank of the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal and meet at the state line. The...
 MD 1.8 mi Asphalt
Black Hill Trail offers a 4.5-mile wooded trek with gentle inclines through Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. The trail is primarily paved, though a short...
 MD 4.5 mi Asphalt, Dirt
The Town of Brentwood is tucked between Mt Rainier & Hyattsville in Prince George's County, Maryland. This short stretch of paved trail sits on the crest of a levee along the south bank of the...
 MD 0.9 mi Asphalt
The Broadneck Peninsula Trail is 7.5 miles of asphalt walking and biking pathway in east Annapolis. The trail runs parallel to College Parkway, between Arnold, Maryland and Sandy Point State Park on...
 MD 7.5 mi Asphalt
Nearly a mile in length, the Canning House Run Trail extends from the entrance to the Perryville boat ramp south along the west side of Roundhouse Drive to the historic Rodgers Tavern at the...
 MD 0.8 mi Asphalt
Detour Notice: As of September 2017, the Capital Crescent Trail east of downtown Bethesda was closed due to the construction of the Purple Line light-rail system. It is estimated that the reopening of...
 DC, MD 12.7 mi Asphalt
The Catonsville Short Line Trail follows a segment of the former Catonsville Short Line Railroad, which ran from Charlestown to Catonsville. As of 2018, the trail runs between Shady Nook Avenue and...
 MD 1.4 mi Dirt, Gravel
Following the Potomac River, the C&O Canal Towpath traverses the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park for 184.2 miles between Cumberland, Maryland, and the Georgetown neighborhood in...
 DC, MD 184.2 mi Brick, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt
Explore the best of the Eastern Shore of Maryland on Queen Anne’s County’s Cross Island Trail, which runs the width of Kent Island for 9.3 miles, stretching between two nature parks.   While the...
 MD 9.13 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
The Easton Rails-to-Trails runs between Dutchmans Lane in southern Easton, Maryland, and North Easton Park—a large sports complex for 2.5 miles. The trail opened in 1998 and has been a popular local...
 MD 4.6 mi Asphalt
Tucked in the meandering, wooded hills of the sprawling yet understated multimillion-dollar estates of Great Falls, just outside Washington, D.C., is the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic...
 MD 2.5 mi Dirt
Notice: There are several detours along the long GAP route. For all trail notices, see GAP website for more current information. Ever since the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) was completed in 2013,...
 MD, PA 153.22 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Note: This developing route is not yet fully contiguous – it is just over 50% complete. Please refer to the Trail Map for more information on the existing sections of trail, as well as the online...
 DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY 3743.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Grist Mill Trail at Patapsco Valley State Park runs along the Patapsco River for 2.5 miles between Ilchester Road and Lost Lake. The heavily wooded paved trail passes by various historical sites...
 MD 2.5 mi Asphalt
Accordion
Sitting on the corner of East Main Street and Alley 5 in Thurmont is a green and white one-story building. Murals decorate its walls, depicting the history of the famous Hagerstown and Frederick...
 MD 1.1 mi Asphalt
Maryland's Indian Creek Trail is one of the shorter components of the Anacostia Tributary Trail System, but it serves as a vital link between the town of Berwyn Heights, Maryland, and scenic Lake...
 MD 1.5 mi Asphalt
Although located within easy reach of the Washington, D.C., metro area, the Indian Head Rail Trail in southern Maryland seems far removed from the hectic pace of urban life. The 13-mile paved rail...
 MD 12.9 mi Asphalt
The Lake Artemesia Trail—one component of the larger Anacostia Tributary Trail System—completely encircles its scenic eponymous lake in Prince George's County, Maryland for just over one...
 MD 1.35 mi Asphalt
Lake Frank is a 54-acre reservoir located in the heart of Rock Creek Regional Park in Derwood, east of Rockville. The reservoir, together with Lake Needwood was created for flood control and was named...
 MD 1.8 mi Asphalt
Little Falls Trail is a hike-and-bike pathway in Montgomery County, Maryland. Winding through parks and along creeks, the trail runs parallel to the popular Capital Crescent Trail for part of its...
 MD 2.2 mi Asphalt
The Long Branch Trail is a neighborhood trail tracing the Long Branch Creek beginning at its confluence with Sligo Creek in Takoma Park, to Piney Branch Road in Long Branch. The trail is an easy ride:...
 MD 1.2 mi Asphalt
The MacArthur Boulevard Bike Path follows the winding road through the communities of Bethesda and Potomac, just north of Washington, DC. Along the way, the path passes shops in Cabin John and Glen...
 MD 8 mi Asphalt
This 3.45-mile paved trail follows the Magruder Branch creek, beginning at the Damascus Recreational Park on Kings Valley Road. It’s a relatively flat trail for most of its length, barring the steeper...
 MD 3.45 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
The Matthew Henson Trail runs along a paved surface (rough in places from tree roots) through a narrow band of forested green space between the Rock Creek Trail just south of Veirs Road and Alderton...
 MD 4.5 mi Asphalt
Mount Airy Rails to Trails (R2T) is currently 1 mile long split into two unconnected half-mile sections. Following a former railroad corridor, it will one day span nearly 4 miles across the Town of...
 MD 1 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Gravel
The 3.5-mile Northeast Branch Trail forms one of many segments of the Anacostia Tributary Trail System in Prince George’s County. Connecting in the south with both the Anacostia River Trail into...
 MD 3.5 mi Asphalt
Maryland is home to two Paint Branch Trails, this one in Montgomery County and another farther south in Prince George's County. This Paint Branch Trail offers a well-shaded, paved pathway...
 MD 2.3 mi Asphalt
Prince George's County's Paint Branch Trail (not to be confused with Montgomery County's Paint Branch Trail farther north) runs for 4 miles between Lake Artemesia and Cherry Hill Road Community Park...
 MD 4 mi Asphalt
Whether by wheel or foot, many off-road trips in southern Howard County involve the Patuxent Branch Trail. Opened in 1997, the 4.5-mile regional trail connects to an extensive network of local trails...
 MD 4.35 mi Asphalt
This trail traces a hilly green swath located in a Pepco electric utility right-of-way that stretches between South Gernmantown Recreational Park and Muddy Branch Stream Valley Park. It's a natural...
 MD 6 mi Dirt, Grass
The Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail provides a safe pathway for students, from kindergartners to doctoral candidates, to walk and bike to school in College Park, Riverdale Park, and Hyattsville. The...
 MD 4.3 mi Asphalt
Rock Creek Trail forms a winding path, at times narrow, through the urban greenway of Rock Creek Regional Park. The trail extends between Needwood Lake northeast of Rockville, MD, and the Washington,...
 MD 16 mi Asphalt
The 1.3-mile St. Michaels Nature Trail skirts the western edge of the scenic town of St. Michaels, Maryland, which was built on the site of a 17th-century Anglican church that eventually lent the...
 MD 1.3 mi Asphalt
Southern Maryland's Three Notch Trail is a work in progress under the guidance of St. Mary's County and other stakeholders.  About the Route Currently, two portions are open for use: In the...
 MD 13.1 mi Asphalt
Closure Notice: The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail will be undergoing a resurfacing project through early 2026, expect closures. The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail is a popular destination for outdoor...
 MD 19.9 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
The first thing you may notice about the Trolley Line #9 Trail is the boardwalk that curves between the bluffs of massive rock. The granite was hand cut in the 1890s when the electric streetcar rails...
 MD 1.5 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
Formerly known as the Parklawn North Trail, this path provides a bike-ped connection from the Twinbrook neighborhood to the Rock Creek Trail. The paved trail begins at the end of Rock Creek Mill Road,...
 MD 0.8 mi Asphalt
Hugging the picturesque Potomac River and the C&O Canal Towpath, the Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT) rolls for nearly 28 miles through Maryland’s narrow panhandle wedged between Pennsylvania and...
 MD 27.5 mi Asphalt
The Windsor Hills Conservation Trail is a short hiking trail through the Windsor Hills neighborhood of Baltimore. Built partially on a former streetcar line that once connected the area with the...
 MD 0.9 mi Dirt
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail provides a superb 4.1-mile link between Alexandria, VA, and Maryland's National Harbor over the Potomac River. About the Route This well-used trail crosses on the...
 MD, VA 4.1 mi Concrete
The 29.9-mile Anacostia Tributary Trail System includes a number of trails linked together and managed by the National Park Service. About the Route This trail system carries trail users...
 MD 29.9 mi Asphalt
The Bethesda Trolley Trail—also known as the North Bethesda Trail—is a 3.5-mile path linking Bethesda and North Bethesda, primarily by bridging two major highways. The trail occupies the abandoned...
 MD 5.4 mi Asphalt
The Carl Henn Millennium Trail is Rockville's bicycle beltway. The paved 10-mile loop connects residential neighborhoods, parks, shops, restaurants, and more. About the Route The Carl Henn...
 MD 10.7 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Between 1900 and 1935, the Chesapeake Beach Railway whisked vacationers from Washington, DC, to the grand hotels, beaches, and boardwalk of the resort town of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. Now tourists...
 MD 1.3 mi Boardwalk
Downs Park Trail is located in Downs Park on the Chesapeake Bay just north of Gibson Island. The 3.5-mile perimeter trail is paved, popular for walkers and cyclists alike, and an additional 1.5 miles...
 MD 5 mi Asphalt, Dirt
A winding line of asphalt meanders between Glenn Dale Park in Lanham to Annapolis Road. The trail is sheltered amongst the riparian woodland of Folly Branch. At the north end of the trail can be...
 MD 2.9 mi Asphalt
This paved path parallels Georgia Avenue along the west side, and provides easy access to the Intercounty Connector Trail (ICC Trail).  Starting at the southern endpoint, the trail follows Georgia...
 MD 1.2 mi Asphalt
The Gwynns Falls Trail is a nearly 20-mile continuous corridor that winds through dozens of west and southwest Baltimore neighborhoods, parks, and historical and cultural landmarks and the urban...
 MD 19.7 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
This rail-with-trail bridge crosses the Potomac River near its confluence with the Shenandoah River, at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. A cantilevered section of the bridge allows pedestrian access...
 MD, WV 0.14 mi Boardwalk
Visitors to the Henson Creek Trail in the sprawling suburbs of southwestern Prince George’s County may be surprised by the extent of woodlands and open space along this corridor that lies just outside...
 MD 5.7 mi Asphalt
The 2.5-mile Herring Run Trail is a neighborhood gem that runs through Herring Run Park, a scenic 375-acre stream-valley oasis in Northeast Baltimore. This loop trail, bordered by Harford Road to the...
 MD 2.5 mi Asphalt, Dirt
Maryland's Intercounty Connector Trail serves as an important commuting route across Montgomery County and Prince George's County. It gets its name from the Intercounty Connector (also known as State...
 MD 8 mi Asphalt
Curving around the perimeter of the Army's Forest Glen Annex, the paved portion of the Ireland Trail is 1.5 miles and winds through the woods, making for a pleasant and scenic excursion into nature....
 MD 1.5 mi Asphalt
Running north to south for over 12 miles along the Jones Falls Stream Valley, the Jones Falls Trail is one of the Baltimore region’s premier urban trails. Combining pristine forested stream valleys...
 MD 12.4 mi Asphalt
The little-known Kendall Trail extends 2 miles south from the tiny community of Friendsville, Maryland, to the ruins of the former logging town of Kendall. The trail offers expansive views of the...
 MD 2 mi Dirt, Gravel
The Kent Island South Trail is one of two popular recreational trails on Maryland’s Kent Island, the largest island in the Chesapeake Bay. The trail runs parallel to Romancoke Road/MD 8 in...
 MD 5.8 mi Asphalt
The Lone Wolf Trail is a 1-mile trail in Anne Arundel County Maryland. The trail is connected to two already existing trails: The Strawberry Lake Way Bicycle Path, and the WB&A Trail. Although the...
 MD 1 mi Asphalt
Maryland's Susquehanna State Park is recognized for challenging hiking and biking trails, camping facilities, rock outcroppings, boating, a museum and restored historical sites. But none of these...
 MD 2.5 mi Crushed Stone
The MA & PA Heritage Trail is not your typical rail-trail. Named for the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad, which chugged through the Harford County countryside for the first half of the 20th...
 MD 5.1 mi Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Marshyhope Creek is a 37-mile tributary of the Nanticoke River running from Delaware to Maryland. One of the towns it passes through is Federalsburg, Maryland, where a 2.5-mile multiuse greenway...
 MD 2.5 mi Asphalt, Gravel
Connecting Union Station, historic D.C. neighborhoods, and the bustling beltway town of Silver Spring, the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) weaves connectivity, post-industrial renewal, and outdoor fun...
 DC, MD 7.9 mi Asphalt
The Northwest Branch Trail travels a sylvan setting through a string of parks in the Maryland suburbs northeast of Washington, D.C. The 17.4-mile greenway connects the commercial-residential centers...
 MD 17.4 mi Asphalt, Dirt
The separated multi-use Rosewick Road Sidepath provides a direct link for both recreation and transportation between the southern Maryland communities of St. Charles and La Plata. The path runs...
 MD 5.2 mi Asphalt
Only a mile long, the Savage Mill Trail rolls through a significant piece of Howard County’s industrial heritage as it crosses the grounds of an old textile mill complex on the Little Patuxent River....
 MD 1.2 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
The bustling D.C. metro area seems light-years away from the parklands bordering the Sligo Creek Trail in the Maryland suburbs northeast of the city. The paved stream-valley trail follows the...
 MD 9.4 mi Asphalt
The developing South Shore Trail will one day stretch 14 miles between Annapolis and Odenton. It's also part of the larger East Coast Greenway, a widespread network connecting trails from Maine to...
 MD 2 mi Asphalt
Nestled amongst the trees of St. Mary's River State Park, trail-goers will find an 8-mile path that loops around St. Mary's Lake, offering beautiful natural scenery and the chance to catch a glimpse...
 MD 7.5 mi Dirt
Baltimore’s Stony Run Trail follows an old Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad line through nearly 3 miles of wooded stream valleys and small parks, providing a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle...
 MD 2.9 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Woodchips
The Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis (WB&A) Trail runs for 13.2 miles through Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County.  About the Route The northern section of the trail in Anne Arundel...
 MD 13.2 mi Asphalt
The Wayne Gilchrest Trail offers a scenic off-road route across historical Chestertown on the Eastern Shore, connecting Wilmer Park on the Chester River with Washington College on the north side of...
 MD 2.1 mi Asphalt
Closure Notice: The Carpendale Trail tunnel continues to be closed for safety reasons. Trail users may not enter. The Carpendale Trail straddles the North Branch of the Potomac River between...
 MD, WV 0.8 mi Crushed Stone
The John Overstreet Connector is a 1.5-mile trail segment that links the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail and BWI Trail. The short—but vital—trail is named after Overstreet, a retiree from Glen Burnie,...
 MD 1.5 mi Asphalt
The Carroll Creek Path runs for 3 miles through the heart of Frederick, MD. About the Route The Carroll Creek Path leaves off in the north from Rosemount Ave., near the Schifferstadt...
 MD 3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Running along N. East Street in Frederick, this very short segment of trail is built on a former rail corridor. There are plans to extend the trail along the former Walkerville Southern Railroad...
 MD 0.8 mi Asphalt
The Mid-Atlantic portion of the Great American Rail-Trail runs through Washington, D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia for more than 300 miles, and will comprise about 390 miles when...
 DC, MD, PA, WV 375.6 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
This bike and pedestrian path threads through the park of the same name. The trail exists in 2 sections: the northern segment begins in the Fairland Recreational Park and winds south, eventually...
 MD 6.4 mi Asphalt
The 3-mile separated multi-use path along Middletown Road allows for safe recreation and transportation along the western side of Waldorf, Maryland. The trail begins just south of State Route 228 and...
 MD 3 mi Asphalt
The #8 Streetcar Path runs just a short distance (0.33 mile) along part of the route of the former streetcar system that once ran between Catonsville and Ellicott City. The streetcar operated from...
 MD 0.33 mi Crushed Stone
The Point Lookout Railroad Trail (also called Periwinkle Point Nature Trail) follows a corridor that was cleared in the early 1800s for a planned railroad line connecting Point Lookout, Maryland, to...
 MD 1 mi Dirt, Grass
Annapolis' Poplar Trail runs for nearly 1 mile on a section of the old Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis right-of-way in the heart of Maryland's capital city. Although short, the trail is a vital part...
 MD 0.9 mi Asphalt
The Strawberry Lake Way Bicycle Path is a 2.2 mile trail that is located between Laurel and Annapolis in Anne Arundel County Maryland. The trail starts at Piney Orchard Elementary School, and ends at...
 MD 2.2 mi Asphalt

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Beautiful trail

August, 2026 by carrollball99

This is one of the most beautiful bike trails I have ridden. We rode this trail on a Monday. It was recently paved and runs for 24 miles before connecting with the C&O Canal Tow Path. Many times, we would ride for 4-6 miles before passing another biker. About 90% of the trail is shaded and very flat. We parked at the eastern end in Big Pool less than ½ mile off interstate 70. There are primitive restrooms at this location. Additional porta pots are around the 9 and 20-mile markers plus restaurants and gas stations in the town of Hancock. There is a bike shop in Hancock just off the trail and I was told by another biker they rent ebikes. Even though this trail is over 100 minutes from my home I plan to ride it 1-2 times a year.

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WB&A Trail

Almost Everything You've Read is Wrong. LOL!

August, 2026 by ron731

I have been looking to ride this trail for a long time. My wife and I live about 40 miles west and come over to ride the nearby B&A several times a year. This trail, however, rarely gets reviewed and gets some negative comments, usually about road or bridge closures. I recently noticed several postings saying the trail was open, so we decided to try it, starting in Odenton and riding to Bowie.

Welp, it is nice and we will put it into our rotation, but there are several issues with it and the reviews are somewhat misleading.

First, parking. There isn't any parking at either terminus. Nothing in Odenton and while there is a shopping center at the Bowie end, it's across a major highway (Rt 450). We didn't need to cross since we parked in Odenton, so I can't comment on how easy/hard the Bowie situation is.

We wound up parking at the GORC (Gambrils-Odenton Recreation Center), as directed in the TrailLink app. Before we got there, we saw the northern most trailhead on Piney Orchard Pkwy. The trail runs along it for about 0.75 miles and then disappears. So, we continued on to the GORC and parked looking for signs directing you to the Trail or Trail Parking. We figured that the Trail must run through the Park. So, we looked for cars with bike racks indicating we were in the right place. Nada. So does it follow the road through the park or is it the path running along the road in front of the Park (Strawberry Lake Way) like it does along Piney Orchard? Who knows? We then saw somebody riding on the path in front of the park, so we decided to take that, thinking that was the Trail.

Well . . . that path was a shared multi-use path descending about 0.6 miles to the Trail. It was a difficult ride since the downward slope was about 3-6% and there were people walking their dogs, pushing strollers, meandering with their toddlers and intersections with subdivisions. Trying to keep the bike under control on a 5% downhill to avoid all of that was not easy and a little nerve-wracking. We should have ridden on the road, but we actually thought that was the bike path.

Once we got to the path, we weren't sure which way was Bowie and which was Odenton. My wife and I disagreed so we took her suggestion. :) She was correct, you take the left and soon come to a 2.5 milepost. We did not know if that was marking the distance from the Odenton Trail Head, or the River but we soon came to a 3.0 mile marker and decided we must be going toward the River.

Terrain. Many posts mention that it is a mostly flat trail. It isn't. I would estimate that less than 4.5 of the 13 miles is flat (<0.5% slope). The "flat" parts generally run from 0.5-2.0 slope. Nothing really hard, but my Strava app congratulated me for my longest uphill climb of 0.73 miles at 1.4%. It also contains a relatively steep section just north of the River in Anne Arundel County that seems to vary between 3-5%. Again, Strava congratulated me on my biggest climb of the year, 127 feet in about 0.6 miles. I should note that when we stopped on the flat portion next to the bridge before the uphill, a group of six riders -- relatively fit and in their 30s -- passed us and the leader said to the group, "Here we go!" So, this is a significant climb. But I never needed my granny gear, and we did it at around 10.4 mph.

Trail Markers. As I said there were some trail markers but in general the trail is poorly marked in many places. On the Odenton side, the trail is marked every 0.5 miles until it isn't -- at the 4.0 mile marker (maybe 3.5). That isn't too disconcerting except that sometimes the trail shares road with cars (there are signs) or intersects with side paths and it isn't always easy (especially at speed) to be sure you are going on the correct one. There is also mention that you need to take a spur to get to the bridge, but we never saw it and realized that the "spur" seems to be nothing more than the trail on the PG County side of the bridge, through a parking lot. You then veer right and up a small incline to continue on the trail.

The trail is nice, and I plan to do it again. Oh yeah, we recommend the Hideaway for after ride refreshment.


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Carl Henn Millennium Trail

terrible

August, 2026 by 7v2fghznv7

I walked this trail after I moved here and I started out in the Fallsgrove park area which is beautiful. Too bad that after that, you permanently walk next to speeding traffic for the other 8.5 miles. I did get REALLY close to a deer which was kind of cool but scary

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Ireland Drive Trail

Use Caution

August, 2026 by 6qgnhshmzc

This trail in not great for cycling. It is not well maintained, lots of ruts from tree roots breaking through the asphalt. Also, many dog owners let their dog off leash (violating the Montgomery County leash law), and do not have a view or control of their dog. It is very hazardous to cyclists, so use caution.

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Cross Island Trail

Good trail - needs maintenance

August, 2026 by witchman040

This is a decent trail for the most part. Because of the tree roots and rough bridge boards I highly recommend a mountain bike or hybrid with shocks. The asphalt is pushed up in many (over 50) spots, some 3-4" or more. They do not grind the asphalt or paint them to warn riders. There is parking at several trail heads. The Terapin Nature trail head has clean restrooms. The trail is flat with many at grade crossing. Most are private driveways, but some are busy roads.

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St. Michaels Nature Trail

nice trail, no shade.

August, 2026 by noblehorsenickered

Nice, peaceful walk for first mile. Then next to highway for about 2 tenths of a mile. Very little to no shade.

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B&A Trail

Very Nice Ride

July, 2026 by jm5cjhdh4z

We rode this mostly shaded trail on a very hot day. Excellent ride with places to stop for additional water if needed. The terrain was not too hilly but there were several places where the trail intersects with traffic. Most drivers seemed used to the crossings and were very kind and courteous. Overall a great day out.

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Matthew Henson Trail

Slick when wet but very beautiful

July, 2026 by elizabeth.scuderi

A friend of mine and I cycled from Rock Creek to this trail today. It was really nice and a big surprise to me considering I grew up nearby but moved out of the area 25 years ago. It’s a little hilly and the boardwalks are super slick if it’s rained, but they’re awfully pretty.

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Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail

This is one of my favorite trails in the area, it's safe and many of the walkers are friendly.

July, 2026 by lynnelee9125

This is one of my favorite trails in the area, it's safe and many of the walkers are friendly.

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Western Maryland Rail Trail

Quick Ride

June, 2026 by adsaxs

We were just passing through the area and wanted to do a quick bike ride. Began at the Big Pool trailhead (MM0). Cycled about 8.5 miles before turning around. This section of the trail was nicely paved and shaded. As others mentioned, the one drawback was at about MM2, the trail parallels the freeway and it is quite noisy. However, we were aware of this when we started. If I was passing through the area again, I would try another section of the trail.

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Broadneck Peninsula Trail

Broadneck Peninsula Trail

June, 2026 by jackkboy

The Broadneck Peninsula Trail now extends from Anne Arundel Community College to Sandy Point State Park Headquarters for a total of 7.5 miles or 15 miles round trip. Parking is available at Broadneck park parking lots and the Cape Saint Claire Park parking lot. Great ride!

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Ireland Drive Trail

Nice Walking Trail, not great for cycling

June, 2026 by 6qgnhshmzc

The trail is a nice trail through the woods and connects to Rock Creek park.As others have mentioned, many people let their dog off leash and get annoyed when asked to leash their dogs. The trail is not good for cyclists as it is very rutted with many tree roots and easily flooded after heavy rains. The trail also has a very steep hill for most of it’s length.

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