Baltimore, Maryland
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Baltimore
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Pylesville, Maryland
Hike to Kilgore Falls
3.81.2 miThis 1.2 mile roundtrip hike leads to the second tallest waterfall in the state of Maryland. It is a short hike that's great for families and bringing the dog. In the warmer months, you can swim in the pool at the base of the waterfall. People have cliff jumped here, but exercise caution and do s...Read more -
Derwood, Maryland
Hike, Bike, or Run the Lakeside Trail and Muncaster Mill Trail
4.53.41 mi / 196 ft gainPark at the Meadowside Nature Center to Access the trailhead. This is a 3.4 mile loop with opportunities for birding and observing wildlife. Dogs are welcome on leash.Read more -
Washington, District of Columbia
Visit Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
4.51.5 miThe Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens are a unique spot in Washington, D.C. The grounds are full of ponds, boardwalks, and a trail that connects you to the Anacostia River Trail. The main draw of this park are the ponds full of lotus flowers. During the summer months, they grow tall with colors ranging ...Read more -
Montgomery Village, Maryland
Hike the Seneca Creek Greenway Trail Upper Section
5.014.86 mi / 836 ft gainPark in the lot off of Watkins Mill Road to access the trail. This hike is dog friendly and is accessible from March until November.Read more -
Havre de Grace, Maryland
Hike the Susquehanna Ridge Trail at Susquehanna State Park
6 miWhat is it with Harford County and its slew of awesome parks? Nestled in the Northeast corner of Maryland, between the Chesapeake Bay and the river it takes its name from, Susquehanna State Park is gorgeous. A couple miles and a world away from I-95, SSP is expansive and lush. There are 15 miles ...Read more -
Washington, District of Columbia
Hike the Soapstone Valley Trail
4.02 miThis is an out-and-back trail that starts and ends on different roads, but you will have better luck parking on Albemarle Street NW (where I have indicated the trailhead is on the map). This is a long street with plenty of street parking, just pay attention to the signs to see how long you can le...Read more -
North East, Maryland
Hike to the Turkey Point Lighthouse in Elk Neck SP
3.01.6 mi / 60 ft gainThis hike begins from the parking lot trailhead that is well-marked. Be cautious - parking is limited and may be full on weekends, and the paved road suddenly ends at the parking lot entrance. The path is crushed stone, wide, and relatively flat. Dogs are welcome but must be on leashes. On th...Read more -
North East, Maryland
Hike the White Banks Trail at Elk Neck SP
5.06 miMost people visit Elk Neck to photograph the lighthouse, or access to the Bay (the throttle of speed boats is never far), but don't miss out on the trails. The three mile out-and-back White Banks Trail offers crazy-beautiful views of the Chesapeake as well as a moderately difficult workout. Park ...Read more -
Washington, District of Columbia
Visit the National Mall in Washington D.C.
4.67 miEveryone has so many things on their plates these days that take all their time up. It is hard to get away for adventures or to experience new things. The National Mall in Washington D.C. is within an hour from millions of people on the East Coast. This centralized location makes the National Mal...Read more -
Boyds, Maryland
Black Hill Regional Park Loop
5.02.78 mi / 312 ft gainThe Black Hill Regional Park has 1300 acres of oak forests that have views of the Little Seneca Lake. This lake offers a place for visitors to canoe and stand up paddle board. This trail is open to hiking and mountain biking. In addition, dogs are welcome to use the trail but must be on leash a...Read more -
Arlington, Virginia
Hike Theodore Roosevelt Island
4.32 miIt seems only fitting that the president who gave us our national parks would have one all to his own. Located on the edge of Washington D.C., Theodore Roosevelt Island offers a glimpse of what the city may have looked like before the politicians, before the marble buildings, before the traffic-...Read more -
McLean, Virginia
Hike at Turkey Run Park, McLean
4.02 mi / 200 ft gainTurkey Run Park is available to hikers year-around and is located just off of George Washington Parkway in McLean, Virginia. The exits are clearly marked and you simply drive to parking lot C-1 to start this hike.Turkey Run has numerous trail options available but I chose an out-and-back. When yo...Read more -
Spring Grove, Pennsylvania
Hike the Ranger Trails at Codorus State Park
4.05 miI'll be honest. I wasn't expecting much from Codorus State Park. But, my Saturday was open and I wanted to go somewhere I wouldn't have to fight for legroom. I didn't need anything majestic--just some space. Codorus, centrally located in the picturesque hills of York County, PA, seemed to fit the...Read more -
Boyds, Maryland
Hike or Bike the Hoyles Mill Trail
9.16 mi / 390 ft gainPark on Clarksburg Road (see map) and head onto the marked trail. It can get muddy at times so pack accordingly. Great for kids, and dog friendly too.Read more -
Airville, Pennsylvania
Hike the Mason-Dixon Trail to Peavine Island
2 miThe Mason-Dixon Trail is a 200-mile trail that begins and ends in Pennsylvania, passing through Maryland and Delaware along the way. The trail connects the AT to the Brandywine Trail and spends considerable time adjacent to the wide and wondrous Susquehanna River. One of the Mason-Dixon trail's m...Read more -
Great Falls, Virginia
Hike from Riverbend Regional Park to Great Falls National Park
5.02.5 mi / 75 ft gainThis hike utilizes the Potomac Heritage Trail from Riverbend Park to Great Falls National Park. This section is an easy, mostly flat trail that will take you along the Potomac until you reach Great Falls National Park. When you reach Riverbend Park turn right into the parking lot. At the end of t...Read more