Washington, District of Columbia
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Dickerson, Maryland
4.7
6.05 mi
/ 1509 ft gain
Park on Sugarloaf Mountain Drive (as indicated on the map below) to access the trail. It is open from March-November and is dog friendly.
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Dickerson, Maryland
Park in the lot on Whites Ferry road and hop on the Chesapeake Ohio towpath. This is an out-and-back so you can make it as short as you want or up to 10 miles. Great for familes and dog friendly!
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Nanjemoy, Maryland
The Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay, as it's now known, is the result of our great nation's call for 1,000 wartime transport vessels to be built in 18 months. The quick deadline led to hasty construction and, when World War I ended before the contract was fulfilled, hundreds of ships sat unused. Attem...
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Aldie, Virginia
Small park with nice walking trails, picnic tables, and a waterfall that cascades down from a dam. Its a wonderful place to take the family or just go for a breath of fresh air. Its also right near the downtown area of Aldie, which has a bakery, juice/smoothie shop, and other great shops to stop ...
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Baltimore, Maryland
Park in the lot and head out either direction on this short loop trail. Trail can get crowded, so be prepared to share the space.
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Annapolis, Maryland
The winter is the perfect time to explore this park as it does not draw in many visitors like it does in the summer months. You can walk along the sandy shores to photograph both the Chesapeake Bay Bridge as well as the bay itself. This is a very easy walk and could take you under 10 minutes and ...
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Owings Mills, Maryland
4.5
2.39 mi
/ 226 ft gain
Park in the area off of Deer Park road to access the trail. Dogs are welcome on leash. Trail can get muddy in the spring, and there are some stream crossings.
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Waterford, Virginia
This leisurely hike starts at the Old Mill at Waterford in Waterford, Virginia. You can find parking along the side of the road right near the mill. As you walk down and past the mill you'll see a fence and the beginning of the trail. This is a short, 1 mile hike and almost completely flat. If y...
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Owings Mills, Maryland
4.7
5.33 mi
/ 466 ft gain
From Deer Park Road, parking is available at the nature center or the scenic overlook (about 100 yards up the road). I typically park at the overlook as this affords the ability to hike trails on either side of the road, and always finish the hike back at the car. From the parking area you are ju...
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Knoxville, Maryland
Park at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal parking lot. Walk to the US 15 and cross the road. Trail is not marked, though its faint traces can be detected as you continue on. GPS is recommended. Enjoy the overlook and when you're ready to go back, retrace your steps.
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Eldersburg, Maryland
4.0
2.04 mi
/ 282 ft gain
Mineral Hill Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Finksburg, Maryland.
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Stevensville, Maryland
Run, bike, walk or use any other means to travel this paved route from the Romacoke Pier Park up to the Metapeake Public Beach. 6 miles one way, this path is paved the entire way and stays off the main road. Public parking at either end and beautiful views of the bay. The path winds through fo...
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Edgemere, Maryland
First, a few disclaimers:
The parking lot may be "at capacity" if you choose to visit the park in the summer. Do not despair; there is an auxiliary lot of sorts just near the gate.The park may be "full" but chances are you'll have the trails to yourself. Most people are here to hang in the design...
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Wildlife Trail Parking Area, Maryland
Although the trails at Eastern Neck may be small in size (the longest is just over a mile) they're big on sights. It's practically impossible to visit the refuge and not see wildlife, particularly the dizzying number of avian species here. Visit during the winter to see the majestic Tundra Swan, ...
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Cockeysville, Maryland
4.0
4.02 mi
/ 475 ft gain
Park in the lot as indicated on the map (see below). This trail is accessible year round, dog-friendly, and is great for families.
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Knoxville, Maryland
The trailhead is located right off Weverton Cliff's Road in Knoxville, Maryland. Park at a Park and Ride on the right side of the road, then walk right out of the parking lot down Weverton Cliff's Road until you see the white blazes of the Appalachian Trail. Follow that trail for 1.5 miles along ...
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