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,…
Garrett State Park
Website Map: Trail Location: 222 Herrington Lane Oakland, MD 21550 Trail Length: Counties: Garrett Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: 10.5 miles Potomac-Garrett State Forest 1431 Potomac Camp Road Oakland, MD 301-334-2038 Trail is accessible off MD Route 560 9 miles Potomac-Garrett State Forest 1431 Potomac Camp Road Oakland, MD 301-334-2038 5.5 mile Swallow Falls/Herrington Manor trail Horseback riding not allowed – hiking, x-country skiing & biking only. Snaggy Mountain Road multi-use trail. Garrett Trail – NO motorcycle or…
Gambrill State Park
Website Map: Trail Location: 14039 Catoctin Hollow Thurmont, MD 21702 Trail Length: Counties: Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: RED MAPLE TRAIL – red blaze (1.1 mile – 1.8 kilometers) Fairly easy to walk, this trail connects the campground with the rest of the park. One short section of the trail is somewhat steep. The trail is maintained by The Trail House, an outdoor store in Frederick. GREEN ASH TRAIL – green blaze (2.0 miles – 3.2 kilometers) True hikers…
Fair Hill
Website Map: Trail Location: 300 Tawes Drive Elkton, MD 21921 Trail Length: Counties: Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Fair Hill is a 5,656 acre Natural Resources Management Area, where multiple management practices are employed for the maximum use and protection of Maryland’s natural resources. Bordered by Pennsylvania to the north and less than one half mile west of Delaware, Fair Hill is known for its pristine fields, woodlands and natural beauty. Parking and Trail Access: Seasonal Restrictions: Hunting…
Doncaster Demonstration State Forest
Website Map: At Ranger’s Kiosk Trail Location: Route 6 Nanjemoy, MD Trail Length: Counties: Charles Trail Surface(s): All roads in Doncaster are gravel/dirt and good riding. Trail Description: At the Hunter’s Kiosk is a box with maps but they don’t show all the trails. I would suggest exploring around. The forest boundaries are marked with yellow paint rings around tree trunks. Please don’t follow trails that pass beyond these boundaries as you are then on private property…
Cosca Regional Park
Website Map: Trail Location: 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, MD 20735 Trail Length: Counties: Trail Surface(s): Trail Description: Parking and Trail Access: The park is located in Clinton, Maryland, near Andrews Air Force Base. From the Capital Beltway (I-495) South, toward Richmond, Virginia, take Exit 7A South (Branch Avenue/Route 5), toward Waldorf. Make a right onto Woodyard Road. Turn left onto Brandywine Road. Make a right onto Thrift Road. Park is on the right. From U.S. Route…