Easton Rail-Trail

Maryland

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Easton Rail-Trail Facts

States: Maryland
Counties: Talbot
Length: 2.5 miles
Trail end points: A. James Park Sports Complex, 119 Chapel Rd. (Easton) and Dutchmans Lane (Easton)
Trail surfaces: Asphalt
Trail category: Rail-Trail
ID: 6016045

Easton Rail-Trail Description

Overview

The Easton Rail-Trail 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 amenity since that time.

About the Route

Because it runs directly through Easton's historic downtown, the trail provides great access for many of the town's residents to local stores and schools. An original railroad station also sits along the trail near its midpoint south of Goldsborough Street. The depot has been converted into a museum and visitors center. 

The ideal place to start along the trail is at the North Easton Park and A. James Park Sports Complex, where parking is available. From here, the trail heads south into down Easton, which connects trail users into many attractions.

Parking and Trail Access

The Easton Rail-Trail runs between A. James Park Sports Complex, 119 Chapel Rd. (Easton), where parking is available, and Dutchmans Lane (Easton).

Please see TrailLink Map for detailed directions.

Easton Rail-Trail Reviews

Very lovely in-town trail!

While the trail in town is very lovely, relatively short, it’s very clean and enough meandering through green space, I really enjoy the less known western spur more. That trail spur on the opposite side of Easton Parkway is really awesome. I love riding through the well laid curves and tree canopies. Enough trail benches and smooth pavement. Love it!

love the trail!

Very nice trail. I just discovered the western spur the other day and it’s very nice. Was curious that it’s not on the trail map though.

Pleasant ride on a hot afternoon

We just got back from a ride. Parked at the north end of the trail, and rode to the southern end and back. Took a detour through the new John F. Ford park, which was a nice surprise. Except for a few tree root speed bumps and some hickory nuts, the paved trail was in very good condition. More than half is shaded in the afternoon. Passed a few pedestrians, but had the trail mostly to ourselves. Not a trail to go speed riding, as there are frequent gates at road crossings.

Great for walking

I really enjoy walking the bike trail. People along the trail have been very friendly. I would love for more trails to be installed in Easton. It such a quaint town. As far as the comment about trash. It’s not below me to pick up from litter bugs. I carry my trash picker on every walk with a bag. There are plenty of trash receptacle along the path. Earth day is everyday! Love the beautiful trees and plants along the path.

Accordion

pleasant ride

A nice easy ride in Easton.. Almost completely flat

Clean trail, friendly folks.

I run , or walk this trail frequently as I live local. There are a few areas that are not as lovely as the overall trek, but it is kept clean, and the locals are usually good at stopping at the designated crossings, and I have yet to encounter anyone that was not friendly and gracious. I have lived here for about 1 year so far and have found that Easton is a pretty nice area over all. I have enjoyed using this trail many times!

Nice afternoon walk

The trail is pretty flat and easy to walk. You get to walk through small wooded portions and some of Easton's older parts of town. We walked our dog on the trail and ran into several other people also walking their dogs. There were several trash cans along the trail and only one was only completely full. There wasn't anywhere to use the restroom (at least that I saw). Overall is was a nice little walk.

a little sketchy

I live nearby this trail and just went on it this past weekend. There are a couple of not so nice neighborhoods that you go through on this trail. I would not recommend riding it alone. Just had an uneasy feeling about it. There was some trash along the bike trail that needs to be addressed. If I could I would give it 2 1/2 stars.

Worthwhile if you're already in the area

I've had the chance to jog this short trail twice while visiting in the area. The trail is traversed by several roads, though Eastonians usually stop their vehicles when they see a pedestrian waiting to cross. One direction is residential and lined with trees and empty fields, and the other is more industrial. The old railroad station is a nice hub, and the town itself is a great place to visit. If you eat at one of the excellent Easton restaurants, like the Bartlett Pear Inn, the Tidewater Inn, or the Peacock at the Inn at 202 Dover, then you'll need to traverse the trail several times to work off the sumptuous meal.

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