Guides
lots of ruins, waterfalls, trains, and river views
Do the entire Avalon Patapsco state park in 1 day! This loop covers the majority of the Avalon area, with multiple ruins, waterfalls and other artifacts to find along the way. Starting at the parking lot, you hike up the road a ways to the Ridge trail sign. The next leg is the maintenace loop which has an old old tractor to look at and some...
a short family-friendly hike with a spectacular payoff in Rocks State Park
Looking for a family friendly short hike with a spectaular payoff? Look no further than Kilgore Falls, Maryland’s second-highest vertical waterfall located in Rocks State Park. Rocks State Park remains environmentally sensitive and this area in particular, the Falling Brach area, is very well maintaned. This area was once a meeting place for Susquehannock...
tons of ruins and artifacts along the Patapsco river
A strenuous distance hike to St. Stanislaus Kotska Catholic Church and cemetery ruins located in Patapsco state park in Maryland. A very rewarding hike, both physically and mentally as you explore the (founded in 1879) history in the area in some ghost towns that exist inside the state park. Since these areas are in the park, they are protected by...
Civil war bunkers, cannons, building and views!
Cannons, bunkers, buildings Oh My! The perfect Civil war park without the crowds. Plenty of huge cannons to defend Washington on the Potomac river entry. Lots of cannon emplacements, interpretive signs, and real civil war bunkers! The ammo dump is currently off limits. There are great water views with a building by the water, and a short half...
Farm hike through the fields and along the Potomac river, with artifacts and buildings!
Farm hike through the fields with animals, diverse field areas, small forest, and river views. start with an exploration of a working colonial farm, letting the kids pet some of the more friendly animals located there. Leave some of your party at the fishing pier while you hike the combined 3 mile trail around the perimeter of the park. Starting...
Aviation history, tons of trails, artifacts
One of the first African-American-Owned airfields "Columbia Air Center" operated here during and after WW 2--and participating in the Civil Air Patrol--training other pilots. What you'll see on this hike is history signs with photos and a memorial to these great pioneers in aviation history. Starting at the memorial, head up the road, then get...
Cliffs on the beach of the bay
Great cliffs that have been molded right on the beach of the bay! This hike is listed as moderate only for the length of the hike, and for the bugs that will be present in summertime. Suggested to hike this one counterclockwise, choose the loop to the right on the red trail, and come back on the same trail or on the red right trail as shown on...
This is an out and back 8.9 mile hike that links all of the major hiking trails at Antietam together You will start behind the visitors center on the Bloody Lane Trail.Take the trail down to the Tower taking in the various memorials. Backtrack from the tower and continue on the Bloody Lane trail. You will then transition to the Three Farms Trail...
good for trail running, hunting, fishing
Great area for trail running when hunting is not in season! Also there is a great pond for fishing and having a picnic. The trail is relatively flat and doesnt have many roots which make it great for trail running, or just a walk in the woods. You start in a pine wooded area--walking on needles, then venture through other forested areas with diverse...
5.0 mile trail near Riverside, Maryland
Gorman Stream Valley is about 5.0 miles long and located near Riverside, Maryland. The trail is great for a quick, easy hike.
The 9.8-mile stretch of Appalachian Trail leading from Cramptons Gap to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is one of the most popular and rewarding AT day hikes in this region, with good reason. It features a secluded forest ridgetop, an exhilarating vista pitching straight down into the Potomac River, and the historic Chesapeake and Ohio (C and O) Canal...
A rugged hike to two outstanding vistas and a fascinating rock formation in Catoctin Mountain Park
This is a somewhat rugged hike to two outstanding vistas and a fascinating rock formation known as Wolf Rock, traveling through immense stands of hardwoods and abundant mountain laurel. Special considerations: With two outstanding vistas, add plenty of time to your itinerary for enjoying the views.
Cross the Appalachian Trail as you explore this historic and scenic canal path from Point of Rocks, MD to Williamsport.
Civil War history comes alive on this section of the C & O Canal Towpath trail. Civil War enthusiasts will recognize such names as Harpers Ferry, Antietam, Falling Waters, and Williamsport. Trail enthusiasts will recognize the names of a couple famous trails that intersect with the C & O Canal Towpath in this section including the Appalachian Trail...
Highlights of this incredible trail include historic waypoints, trailside towns, abundant wildlife and gorgeous scenery.
You will have so many trail options on this section of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath trail, that you will want to come back and try them all. For example, one of the unique options for this section of the trail is to ride or hike a loop using the C & O trail combined with the Western Maryland Rail Trail. This makes for a nice mix of a dirt trail...
Bike or hike the history, scenery & wildlife of this fabled, classic trail from Little Orleans, MD to Cumberland, MD.
This western section of the famous C & O Canal Towpath trail includes remote stretches along the Potomac River. In addition to the abundant wildlife, numerous campgrounds, and excellent biking & hiking, trail users will enjoy the incredible Paw Paw Tunnel, one of the most famous canal tunnels in the world. Other unique and interesting stops along...
This 22-mile paved trail bisects two centuries of history & can be explored by itself or as a loop with the C & O trail.
This all-season, multipurpose rail trail can be enjoyed on bicycle, inline skates, hiking, snowshoeing, or nordic skiing. Some portions of the trail (grassy area beside the trail) can also be enjoyed on horseback. With the bike-friendly town of Hancock located smack-dab in the middle of the trail, this route is easy to reach, easy to use, and easy...
Appalachian Trail Across Maryland Series #2 of 9 - Wolfsville Road to Raven Rock Shelter 10 Miles/Hard.
One in a series of 9 hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 10 miles going north from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Ravens Rock Shelter. Total elevation gain is 2,250 with the longest climb of 500' over 1 mile. This is considered the more difficult section of the AT in Maryland and includes two stream crossings...
Trips
Buzzard Rocks Loop at Patapsco State Park, Maryland
Ilchester, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 2.1 miles
Hiking | 2.1 miles
Nice hike for the fall of 08. Beautiful vistas.
Gunpowder Falls State Park: Pleasantville and Bottom Loops
Fallston, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 5.3 miles
Hiking | 5.3 miles
This was a very scenic hike. Having never hiked this part of the Gunpowder Falls' before, I was anticipating the same kind of meandering through the woods that most of the trails in Gunpowder has to offer. However this particular hike took me by surprise and turned out to be quite a nice gem in the rough, as far as local hikes go. First off the Little Gunpowder Creek is the star...
Patapsco Swinging Bridge, Dam, and Waterfall (9-5)
Ellicott City, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 5.7 miles
Hiking | 5.7 miles
