Best trails in Maryland

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Trying to find the best Maryland trails? AllTrails has 988 great hiking trails, trail running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. If you're looking for the best trails around Ellicott City, Frederick or Catonsville, we've got you covered. If you're looking for great Maryland state park trails, check out South Mountain State Park. Or for some great local park options, check out Sugarloaf Mountain Natural Area near Dickerson or Savage Park near Jessup. Just looking to take a quick stroll? We've got 604 easy trails in Maryland ranging from 1 to 79.5 km and from 0 to 919 meters above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!
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Map of trails in Maryland
Top trails (988)
#1 - Annapolis Rock via Appalachian Trail
South Mountain State Park
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Length: 8.2 km • Est. 2 h 36 m
#2 - Cascade Falls Loop Trail
Patapsco Valley State Park
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Length: 3.7 km • Est. 55 m
#3 - Billy Goat Trail and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail Loop
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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Length: 11.6 km • Est. 2 h 54 m
#4 - Sugarloaf Mountain and Northern Peaks Trail
Sugarloaf Mountain Natural Area
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Length: 10.1 km • Est. 3 h 33 m
#5 - Great Falls Overlook Loop
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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Length: 7.6 km • Est. 2 h 1 m
#6 - Weverton Cliffs
South Mountain State Park
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Length: 3.1 km • Est. 46 m
#7 - McKeldin Switchback Trail
McKeldin Recreation Area
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Length: 6.3 km • Est. 1 h 33 m
#8 - Wolf Rock & Chimney Rock Trail
Catoctin Mountain Park
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Length: 5.5 km • Est. 1 h 23 m
#9 - Swallow Falls Canyon Trail
Swallow Falls State Park
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Length: 1.8 km • Est. 27 m
#10 - Catoctin Mountain Extended Loop Trail
Catoctin Mountain Park
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Length: 15.9 km • Est. 4 h 59 m
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