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  • Riverbend to Watkins Island Overlook

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    near Potomac Falls, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    PiyuxHiker
    Distance
    6.74mi
    Elevation +
    538f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofRiverbend to Watkins Island Overlook Photo ofRiverbend to Watkins Island Overlook Photo ofRiverbend to Watkins Island Overlook

    Starting at the Riverbend Visitor Center, we will hike the Potomac Heritage Trail for about 2.5 miles. There are few hills for them to have fun but nothing strenuous. We will enjoy the views of the river on our way to Wa...

  • Gunpowder Trail

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    near Gillcrest, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    jayfrantz2002
    Distance
    4.29mi
    Elevation +
    515f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofGunpowder Trail Photo ofGunpowder Trail Photo ofGunpowder Trail

    Gunpowder Trail is a great trail! Just start out on the actual starting point. I started from the wrong way and missed a sign describing that part of the trail was washed out by the river and to use a different part of a...

  • Prettyboy Reservoir: Spook Hill

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    near Spook Hill, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    3.72mi
    Elevation +
    797f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofPrettyboy Reservoir: Spook Hill Photo ofPrettyboy Reservoir: Spook Hill Photo ofPrettyboy Reservoir: Spook Hill

    This short hike travels on a criss-cross network fireroads through secluded forest around Pretty Boy Reservoir, descending to its shore at an interesting rock formation. For more information see my blog

  • C & O Canal - Great Falls North

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    near Potomac Hunt Acres, Maryland (United States)
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    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    9.65mi
    Elevation +
    256f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofC & O Canal - Great Falls North Photo ofC & O Canal - Great Falls North Photo ofC & O Canal - Great Falls North

    Starting from Swains Lock (#21), an exploration of the trails in the northern section of the Great Falls area, including; the River Trail, Ford Mine Trail and Olmsted Island Trail.

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  • Gillis Falls Park

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    near River Wood Hills, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    3.50mi
    Elevation +
    322f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofGillis Falls Park Photo ofGillis Falls Park Photo ofGillis Falls Park

    This is a short hike in the Gillis Falls Park, northeast of Mount Airy. The Carroll County Equestrian Council maintains a network of trails in the park, described here is a short and easy 3.5mi stem loop. For more inform...

  • Catoctin State Park Circuit hike

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    near Hunting Creek Acres, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    erezn
    Distance
    7.99mi
    Elevation +
    1503f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCatoctin State Park Circuit hike Photo ofCatoctin State Park Circuit hike Photo ofCatoctin State Park Circuit hike

    Moderate hiking at the Catoctin state park. The circuit is combined if few trails. Most, if not all, the hike is in the woods with very few view points.

  • Annapolis Rock

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    near Wolfsville Crossing, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    erezn
    Distance
    5.30mi
    Elevation +
    794f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofAnnapolis Rock Photo ofAnnapolis Rock Photo ofAnnapolis Rock

    This is a short segment of the Appalachian Trail. The trail head is located on US40 close to I-70. There is a small parking lot which gets full on weekends, especially in the early afternoon. A short walk will take you t...

  • Greenbrier State Park Loop

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    near Wolfsville Crossing, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    10.55mi
    Elevation +
    1768f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofGreenbrier State Park Loop Photo ofGreenbrier State Park Loop Photo ofGreenbrier State Park Loop

    Long loop making use of the AT and several of the Greenbrier State park trails. Go during winter and the park will be desolate. Great views of the surrounding mountains can be found along the lake shores. For a park trai...

  • Deep Creek Lake State Park

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    near Thayerville, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    5.32mi
    Elevation +
    725f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofDeep Creek Lake State Park Photo ofDeep Creek Lake State Park Photo ofDeep Creek Lake State Park

    A pleasant stroll up and along Meadow Mountain above Deep Creek Lake. Unfortunately, the advertised overlook is completely overgrown, so no great views out over the lake.

  • Sugarloaf Mountain, MD

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    near Stronghold, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    Mark Lane
    Distance
    6.64mi
    Elevation +
    1617f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofSugarloaf Mountain, MD

    Started at the East View Parking Lot. Took the orange trail up Sugarloaf than the red trail down to the blue trail and the blue trail along the ridge and back around to the West View Parking lot. Then took the green trai...

  • Clopper lake shore walk

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    near Longdraft, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    erezn
    Distance
    3.50mi
    Elevation +
    125f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofClopper lake shore walk Photo ofClopper lake shore walk Photo ofClopper lake shore walk

    Clopper lake shore walk. Easy walk round he lake. Good for hot days during the summer. Most of the walk is in shade. At the end it’s really nice to rent a boat and to explore the lake also from the water side. Too bad sw...

  • FMF: Sand Flats Loop

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    near Cliffton Estates, Maryland (United States)
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    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    3.64mi
    Elevation +
    430f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofFMF: Sand Flats Loop Photo ofFMF: Sand Flats Loop Photo ofFMF: Sand Flats Loop

    Short loop in the Frederick Municipal Forest making use of the current and former route of the Catoctin Trail. Trail passes by two ponds and Mountain Laurel are abundant along slopes below Sand Flat.

  • Sugarloaf Mountain loop trail

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    near Stronghold, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    erezn
    Distance
    3.97mi
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofSugarloaf Mountain loop trail Photo ofSugarloaf Mountain loop trail Photo ofSugarloaf Mountain loop trail

    There are many trails on and around Sugarloaf mountain. The most popular is probably the loop trail which is a bit more than 3 miles long and relatively easy. The trails moves mostly in the woods with occasional opening ...

  • 86 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - MARYLAND - Secciones 5.1, 4 y 3 - De Rocky Run Shelter a Ensign Cowall Shelter

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    near Park Hall, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    Distance
    18.92mi
    Elevation +
    4488f
    TrailRank
    99| Rating 5.0
    Photo of86 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - MARYLAND - Secciones 5.1, 4 y 3 - De Rocky Run Shelter a Ensign Cowall Shelter Photo of86 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - MARYLAND - Secciones 5.1, 4 y 3 - De Rocky Run Shelter a Ensign Cowall Shelter Photo of86 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - MARYLAND - Secciones 5.1, 4 y 3 - De Rocky Run Shelter a Ensign Cowall Shelter

    Etapa 86 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 85 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - MARYLAND - Secciones 5.2, 6 y 7. Desde Harpers Ferry (West Virginia), a Rocky Run Shelter (Maryland) ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 87 - APPALACHIAN TRA...

    Magnífica travesía. Un sendero inolvidable
    Arturo Ciorraga
    Me gustó mucho este recorrido del AT en Maryland. Muchas gracias, Pablo, por compartir esta bonita ruta.
    Gonzalo Guerra
    Espectacular recorrido por los Apalaches. Sin duda un bonito recuerdo, único. Enhorabuena, Pablo.
    ignacio.ds local hiker

  • ROCKY GAP LAKESIDE LOOP TRAIL

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    near Yonkers, Maryland (United States)
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    nzimmy
    Distance
    5.19mi
    Elevation +
    226f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofROCKY GAP LAKESIDE LOOP TRAIL Photo ofROCKY GAP LAKESIDE LOOP TRAIL Photo ofROCKY GAP LAKESIDE LOOP TRAIL

    Hikers and mountain bikers can take in the area's scenic beauty on this trail, which circles Lake Habeeb. Crossing over four foot-bridges, the trail follows the shoreline and winds through woodlands, providing a diversit...

  • Calvert Cliffs State Park

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    near Bertha, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    erezn
    Distance
    5.56mi
    Elevation +
    318f
    TrailRank
    27| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCalvert Cliffs State Park Photo ofCalvert Cliffs State Park

    This is a really unique park. The landscape changes fro woods to swamp and ends at the Chesapeake beach. Over there you can enter the water, play on the sand and even collect fossils. The Red trail is the shortest way t...

    The trail was easy to follow and beautiful.
    Alishia Walker

  • Catoctin park

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    near Flint, Maryland (United States)
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    Veselina
    Distance
    7.95mi
    Elevation +
    1430f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCatoctin park Photo ofCatoctin park Photo ofCatoctin park

    We hit all the major points of interest - Chimney Rock, Wolf rock, Thurmont Vista, Blue Ridge overlook, Hog Rock and Cunningham Falls, sorry I didn't set up waypoints

  • Susquehanna State Park

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    near Stafford (historical), Maryland (United States)
    Author
    brendenwilliams
    Distance
    4.96mi
    Elevation +
    656f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSusquehanna State Park Photo ofSusquehanna State Park

    Great moderate walk along the forest ridge overlooking the Susquehanna River (red trail). The Blue trail on the return takes you through secondary forest and meadows.

  • Maryland Heights

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    near Lower Town, West Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    6.60mi
    Elevation +
    1568f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofMaryland Heights

    The Maryland Heights Overlook is the highlight of the hike providing for a perfect view of Harpers Ferry sandwiched by the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. It is as picturesque of a mountain town and you can get. Add in th...

  • 87 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - MARYLAND Y PENNSILVANIA- Secciones 2 y 1 MD y 14.3-PA. De Ensign Cowall Shelter a Deer Lick Shelters

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    near Hopkins Ridge, Maryland (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    Distance
    15.25mi
    Elevation +
    3668f
    TrailRank
    92| Rating 5.0
    Photo of87 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - MARYLAND Y PENNSILVANIA- Secciones 2 y 1 MD y 14.3-PA. De Ensign Cowall Shelter a Deer Lick Shelters Photo of87 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - MARYLAND Y PENNSILVANIA- Secciones 2 y 1 MD y 14.3-PA. De Ensign Cowall Shelter a Deer Lick Shelters Photo of87 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - MARYLAND Y PENNSILVANIA- Secciones 2 y 1 MD y 14.3-PA. De Ensign Cowall Shelter a Deer Lick Shelters

    Etapa 87 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 86 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - MARYLAND - Secciones 5.1, 4 y 3 - De Rocky Run Shelter a Ensign Cowall Shelter ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 88 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - PENNSYLVANIA - Se...

    Linda aventura!
    Arturo Ciorraga

  • Severn Run NEA: Brown Tract

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    near Dorrs Corner, Maryland (United States)
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    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    2.47mi
    Elevation +
    577f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofSevern Run NEA: Brown Tract Photo ofSevern Run NEA: Brown Tract Photo ofSevern Run NEA: Brown Tract

    This second installment of my exploration of the Severn Run NEA turned out to be far more pleasant the first. The trail system on the Brown Property tract consists of wide graded and reasonably maintained fireroads with ...

  • Catoctin State Park

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    near Altogether, Maryland (United States)
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    erezn
    Distance
    6.20mi
    Elevation +
    1138f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofCatoctin State Park Photo ofCatoctin State Park Photo ofCatoctin State Park

    Hiking from the visitor center parking to Cunningham water falls. From there uphill to Hog Rock and continue to Thurmont parking. The rest is downhill back to the visitor center.

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