Elk Forest MHA

Website Map:  Trail Location: Elk Forest Rd Chesapeake City, MD Trail Length: Counties: Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: Elk Forest MHA is located just east of Chesapeake City along the C&D Canal. Take Rt. 213 to Elk Forest Rd. Parking is available just past McKeown Rd. For complete area regulations, information, or seasonal permits contact the Gwynnbrook Wildlife and Heritage Service Office at 410-356-9272. Seasonal Restrictions: Reviews and Tips: Amenities:

Court House Point MHA

Website Map: Trail Location: Courthouse Point Rd, Chesapeake City, MD Trail Length: Counties: Cecil Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: Courthouse Point MHA is located south of the C & D Canal in Chesapeake City. Take Rt. 213 to Courthouse Point Rd to designated parking area.  For complete area regulations, information, or seasonal permits contact the Gwynnbrook Wildlife and Heritage Service Office at 410-356-9272. Seasonal Restrictions: Hunting permitted, see website for updates. Reviews and Tips:…

Bethel MHA

Website  Map:  Trail Location: Bethel Road Chesapeake City, MD Trail Length: Counties: Cecil Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: Bethel MHA is located just south of the C & D Canal in Chesapeake City. Take Rt. 213 to Rt. 342 and turn right on to 2nd St. Take 2nd St. to Rt. 286 East (Bethel Road). Five parking lots border the property. For complete area regulations, information, or seasonal permits contact the Gwynnbrook Wildlife…

Union Mills Reservoir

Website: None for this park. See CC Equestrian Center Map: Trail Location: Union Mills Reservoir John Owens Road Westminster, MD 21158 Trail Length: Counties: Carroll Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: Kowomu Trail Parking Area • Travel Route 140 West to Route 97 North • Travel North on Route 97 for 2.5 miles • Turn right on Route 496 (Bachmans Valley Road) • Travel 2.5 miles • Turn left onto Sawmill Road, which turns…

Tuckahoe State Park

Website  Map: Trail Location: 13070 Crouse Mill Road Queen Anne, MD 21657 Trail Length: 20 miles Counties: Caroline Trail Surface(s):Natural Trail Description: Wooded trails, fields, river crossings. Parking and Trail Access: 13070 Crouse Mill Road Queen Anne, MD 21657 Seasonal Restrictions: Hunting is allowed, check the website for updates. Reviews and Tips: Amenities:

Idylwild WMA Houston Branch Road,

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…

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…