Website Map: Trail Location: Idylwild WMA Smithville, MD Trail Length: Counties: Caroline Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: From the Bay Bridge, take U.S. Route 50 east to Wye Mills. Take 404 to MD 313 and follow south to Federalsburg. Take MD 315 east into Federalsburg. Take Central Avenue east across Marshyhope Creek, which becomes Houston Branch Road (MD 306). Access is available via 10 parking areas surrounding the property. Seasonal Restrictions: Reviews and Tips:…
Torrey C Brown Rail Trail
Trail Description: Named for the third Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Torrey C. Brown (TCB) Rail Trail follows 19.7 miles of the former the Northern Central Railway (NCR) in northern Baltimore County.The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail extends from Ashland, Maryland north to the Maryland-Pennsylvania line, and passes through historic communities including Ashland, Phoenix, Monkton, White Hall, Bentley Springs and Freeland. For the easiest horse trailer parking visit the Freeland entrance. Take York…
Prettyboy Reservoir
Website Map: Trail Location: Trail Length: Counties: Baltimore and Carroll. Trail Surface(s): Fire roads, hard packed dirt and gravel. Trail Description: Stay on fire roads. Parking and Trail Access: Multiple Seasonal Restrictions: Hunting is allowed, see website for further information. Reviews and Tips: Amenities:
Lock Raven Reservoir
Website Map: Trail Location: Trail Length: Counties: Baltimore Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: Seasonal Restrictions: Reviews and Tips: Amenities:
Patuxent River State Park – Annapolis Rock
Website Map: Trail Location: Annapolis Rock Rd Woodbine, MD Trail Length: Counties:Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Natural Trail Description: Located in Howard and Montgomery counties, along the upper 12 miles of the Patuxent River, the park is comprised of 6,700 acres of natural areas and farmlands. Recreational use is primarily hunting, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. Paths are unmarked. Paths lead from parking areas at Long Corner, Mullinix Mill, Route 94, Hipsley Mill, Howard Chapel and Route 97 road crossings over…
Patapsco Valley State Park
Website Map: Trail Location: Mekeldin access – 11676 Marriottsville Road Marriottsville MD 21104 Trail Length: Counties: Carroll, Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Avalon-Glen Artney-Orange Grove – This area offers hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, canoeing, bicycling, tubing, rental pavilions, fishing, equestrian trails, ball fields and playgrounds. The Orange Grove Scenic Area has a two mile drive along the Patapsco to the Swinging Bridge. A fish passage has been installed at Bloedes Dam. This area is known for several…
Oak Ridge Park
Website Map: Trail Location: 13675 Oaks Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 Trail Length: 7 miles Counties: Charles Trail Surface(s): Grass, natural surface. Trail Description: There are over seven (7) miles of interconnecting equestrian trails at Oak Ridge Park. These trails are marked and well maintained, and offer an enjoyable and challenging riding experience for novice and experienced riders alike. Novice riders will enjoy the level wooded and meadow side features of the Orange and Green Trails. More experienced…
Mongan Run NEA
Website Map: Trail Location: Benrose Lane Westminster MD 21157 Trail Length: Counties:Carroll Trail Surface(s): Grass and natural surface Trail Description: Morgan Run N.E.A. is comprised of approximately 1400 acres of natural area. Hiking and equestrian trails are popular. Equestrians are restricted to specific trails. The Morgan Run is available to trout fisherman as a catch and release trout stream. Parking and Trail Access: Seasonal Restrictions: Hunting is allowed Reviews and Tips: Amenities:
Agriculture History Farm Park
Website Maps: Printable park map. Trail Location: 18400 Muncaster Rd. Derwood, MD Trail Length: 4.7 miles Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): Grass and natural surface trails Trail Description: Enjoy hiking and horseback riding on 4.7 miles of natural surface trails that wind through the scenic Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland. Parking and Trail Access: An asphalt parking lot is located to the left of the activity center. Horse trailer parking is located adjacent to the asphalt lot. Amenities: Drinking water and restrooms…
Little Bennett Regional Park
Website Map: Trail Location: 23701 Frederick Road Clarksburg, Maryland 20871 Trail Length: There are over 23 miles of natural surface trails meandering through the park. Counties: Montgomery Trail Surface(s): There are over 23 miles of natural surface trails meandering through the park. Trail Description: Experience nature and wildlife while hiking over 25 miles of scenic natural surface trails in the park. For those who love the solitude of the meadow and forest, you can explore the park on all trails…
Liberty Reservoir
Website Map: Trail Location: Liberty Reservior Trail Length: 50+ miles Counties: Trail Surface(s): Fire Roads Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: rt. 32 north cross rt. 26 go about 5 miles and park right after the bridge. (there is a large pull off area) There are trails on both sides of the road. There are many more access points to this trail but this is where I ride the most. Seasonal Restrictions: Reviews and Tips: Amenities:
Jug Bay Natural Area
Trail Description: Jug Bay Natural Area is the headquarters for the Patuxent River Park properties. This 2,000 acre tract of land is comprised of various natural habitats that buffer the Patuxent River and provide a critical link in conserving the area’s natural resources. The park offers a wide range of amenities for the public. There are more than eight miles of scenic woodland trails for hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders. The park provides facilities for primitive…
Henson Creek Park
Website Map: Trail Location: 6600 Kenilworth Avenue Riverdale, MD 20737 Trail Length: 5.8 miles Counties: Prince George’s Trail Surface(s): Asphalt Trail Description: Located in the southwestern portion of Prince George’s County, Maryland, Henson Creek Trail is currently 5.8 miles long. The trail (also known as the Matthew Henson Greenway) is a stream valley greenway running between the Suitland Parkway and the Potomac River. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission owns the majority of the corridor. The greenway…
Gunpowder Falls State Park – Hereford
Trail Description: The Hereford Area is a noncontiguous area with many access points to multiple trail heads. To access Horse trailer parking on Bunker Hill Rd, off of 83N take a right off exit 27 and at the traffic light, turn left onto York Road. Pass Hereford High School and turn left onto Bunker Hill Road. Continue on Bunker Hill Road to the first parking lot on the left above the river. The address given is…
Greenwell
Website Map: Trail Location: 25420 Rosedale Manor Lane Hollywood MD 20636 Trail Length: 10 miles Counties: St Mary’s Trail Surface(s): Mowed paths around fields, wooded trails, no paved or gravel surfaces. Trail Description: Agriculture fields with views to the Patuxent River, some wooded trails. Blue Trail – Difficulty Level: Easy Passage to the blue trail (1.75 miles) requires use of the Gray Access Trail. The Gray Access is approximately .45 miles through the soy fields. From the Gray Access Trail,…