Trails
The Baltimore area is really an under appreciated jewel for cyclists of all levels. From Patapsco Valley State Park’s legendary single track to the Baltimore county idyll of the Northern Central Rail Trail, there is something for everyone.
The American Discovery Trail
The organization building a trail to link the coasts, with info on Maryland’s trail.
The Baltimore & Annapolis Trail
A bike trail from Baltimore to Annapolis – you can use connections with the BWI trail to help you get there and make it more challenging.
The BWI Trail
Easy to reach – just south of the City.
Cabin John Trail
Easy and scenic mountain biking in Bethesda.
Green Ridge State Park
A great weekend camping trip with endless mountain bike trails.
The Gwynns Falls Trails
A great green Baltimore City trail, “the Gwynns Falls Trail is a unique urban hiking and biking trail providing access to a scenic and historic greenway stream valley in Baltimore City.”
Jones Falls Trail
“Just as the Jones Falls runs through the heart of Baltimore, so [does] the Jones Falls Trail (JFT)!…. The trail boasts extra-wide sidewalks perfect for two-way bike traffic, wheelchairs, rollerblades or plain old feet.”
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Northern Central Rail Trail
North Central Rail Trail, more information available here.
Loch Raven Reservoir
Park at the corner of Seminary and Dulaney Valley Road and ride miles and miles of fire roads and single track.
Patapsco Valley State Park
Lots of challenging single track for mountain biking, as well as casual rail-trail type riding. See the DNR’s official web site for more information. You can read a trail review here.
Schaeffer Farms
A regional favorite, well worth the one and a half hour drive to Germantown.
Susquehanna State Park
Information regarding self-guided bike tours available at these links: MTB Route 1, MTB Route 2, and short road route.
Western Maryland Rail Trail
The Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT) is the area’s latest rail-to-trail project. This paved trail is located in the thin Maryland neck between Hancock and Fort Frederick, about 1 1/2 hours northwest of the Capital Beltway. It is sandwiched between I-70 to the north and the C&O Towpath / Potomac River to the south. By using the towpath, this can make a really nice loop ride (up to 40 miles!). Since this is a paved trail, it’s also a great spot for rollerblading. The trail’s close proximity to I-70 makes for easy access, but does mean you will have to contend with the traffic noise in some places. Also, the trail is still a few years away from being well shaded, so make sure you have plenty of water and sunscreen.
Other resources that may be of use can be found at MORE, and MAMBO.
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