Top Adventures in Baltimore
Hike the Fort McHenry Trail
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. Photos: Jim, the Photographer, sugargliding, hounddiggity
0.9 miles
16 ft gain
Hike the Cylburn Arboretum Trail
Park in the Cylburn Arboretum lot to access the trail. Dogs are welcome on leash. Trail is accessible year round. Photos: Forsaken Fotos, Ken, Linden Tea
1.43 miles
144 ft gain
Hike the Robert E. Lee Park-Lake Roland Trail
Park on Falls Road to access the trailhead. It is accessible year round and dog-friendly. Some parts of the trail may be inaccessible due to logging. Photos: Something Ferdinand
4.37 miles
170 ft gain
Hike the Avalon Loop Trail
Park in the lot off of River Road to access the Avalon Loop Trail. Trail is open from June-November and is dog friendly. The whole loop is about 20 miles but you can make it an out-and-back if you're looking for a shorter hike. Photos: Nicolas Ra...
20.4 miles
1791 ft gain
Hike the Potapsco Valley Hilltop Area Trail
Park on S. Hilltop Road to access the trailhead. Some sections of the trail can be sleep and slippery so be sure to bring adequate footwear. Photos: Chesapeake Bay Program, David Heise, Jeff Kubina, Forsaken Fotos
2.07 miles
255 ft gain
Hike to Cascade Falls, Patapsco Valley State Park
This family-friendly hike in Patapsco Valley State Park takes you to your first waterfall sighting within only the first 1000 ft of the trail.As you continue on, you can do some creek walking and wading in the shallow pools of water. When you reac...
2.1 miles
428 ft gain
Hike or Bike the Cromwell Valley Park with Loch Raven Add-On
Park in the spaces available along the road as indicated by the map (see below). Walk towards the nature center a very short way to get to the trail. You can go either direction on the trail, which is accessible year round and frequented by hikers...
3.66 miles
387 ft gain
Hike the Cascade Falls and Rootball Loop Trail
Park on the shoulder of Landing Drive (see map) to access the trailhead. This trail is open April-September. Dogs allowed on leash. Photos: Bart
2.4 miles
285 ft gain
Hike Old Ranger Trail to Hollofield Access Trail
Park in the designated area on the road off of Baltimore National Pike to access the trailhead. This trail is accessible year-round. Dogs allowed on leash. Photos: Jack Lyons
3.58 miles
360 ft gain
Bike or Run the Baltimore and Annapolis (B&A) Trail
Park in the big lot off of Dorsey Road to access the trailhead. Trail is accessible year-round and is dog-friendly. Can do the whole thing or make it into a shorter out-and-back.Photos: Malcolm K.
27.55 miles
577 ft gain
Hike, Bike, or Run the Loch Raven Merryman Trail
Park in the designated area off of Dulaney Valley Road (see map). Trail is accessible from March to September and dog-friendly. Photos: Elliott Plack, Pete
7.7 miles
639 ft gain
Hike the Black Marsh Trail at North Point State Park
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 yo...
2.5 miles
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