Hiking Trails in Baltimore
Parks, nature centers, greenways, and trails to hike across the Baltimore region.
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See all eventsThe Baltimore region is packed with parks, nature centers, and trails, from urban greenways to state parks and waterfalls. Here is our extensive list of hiking trails and parks to explore around Baltimore.
Gwynns Falls Trail
A 22-mile city trail corridor running through Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park and connecting neighborhoods across west and southwest Baltimore.
Leakin Park
Part of the 1,000+ acre Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, the 2nd-largest urban woodland park in the U.S.
Leakin Park at Winans Meadow
A specific meadow access point within Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park.
Gwynn Falls Trailhead Windsor Mill Rd
A trailhead access point for the Gwynns Falls Trail mainline.
Middle Branch Park
A branch trail/park connected to the Gwynns Falls Trail network along the Middle Branch.
Carrie Murray Nature Center
A nature center located within Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, offering environmental education.
Patapsco State Park – Soapstone Trail
Patapsco Valley State Park (16,043 acres, Maryland's oldest state park) — Soapstone area.
Cascade Falls
A popular waterfall hike within Patapsco Valley State Park (Orange Grove area).
Grist Mill Trail
Patapsco Valley State Park — a flat, popular multi-use trail.
Union Dam Trail
A trail within the Patapsco Valley State Park / Avalon area.
Santee Branch Trail
A tributary trail feeding into the Patapsco Valley trail network.
Daniels Road Trailhead
One of Patapsco Valley State Park's named recreation areas (Daniels).
Alberton Road Trailhead
An access point near the Daniels/Alberton section of Patapsco Valley State Park.
Gunpowder Falls State Park
One of Maryland's largest state parks, with multiple distinct sub-areas (Franklintown, Jerusalem Mill, Hereford, etc.).
Jerusalem Mill Trail
Part of the Jerusalem Mill Village area within Gunpowder Falls State Park.
Liberty Reservoir
A large reservoir with surrounding hiking trails, managed separately from but near the Gunpowder/Patapsco systems.
Lake Roland Park
A 500-acre Baltimore County park with an extensive trail network around the lake.
Lake Roland Park – Blue Trailhead
A specific color-coded trailhead access point within Lake Roland Park.
Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area
A 1,900-acre serpentine barren with 7 miles of trails and 39+ rare plant species; no bikes/horses allowed.
Soldiers Delight Overlook
A scenic overlook point within Soldiers Delight NEA.
Cylburn Arboretum
200-acre city arboretum with 3.5 miles of woodland walking trails.
Druid Hill Park
900 Druid Park Lake Dr — includes the paved Lakeside Loop Trail plus the Maryland Zoo and Conservatory.
Herring Run Park
A 2.5-mile loop trail along Herring Run, part of the Baltimore Greenway Trails Network.
Stony Run Park
A linear park/trail following the Stony Run stream through north Baltimore neighborhoods.
Patterson Park
A historic East Baltimore park with walking paths (also covered on the site's Dog Parks guide).
Chinquapin Run Park
A Baltimore City stream-valley park with informal trails.
Oregon Ridge Park
A large Baltimore County park with a Nature Center (open 9 AM–5 PM daily) and extensive wooded trails.
Nature Center 9 AM–5 PM daily
Cromwell Valley Park
460 acres in Parkville, MD, free entry, known for birdwatching (Hawk Watch in fall).
Marshy Point Nature Center
A waterfront Baltimore County nature center with trails, canoeing, and a live Osprey Cam.
Irvine Nature Center
A Baltimore County nature center and trail system focused on environmental education.
Goucher College Wooded Trails
Trails on/adjacent to the Goucher College campus in Towson.
The Trails at Cowenton Ridge Park
A Baltimore County park with trails near White Marsh.
Baltimore and Annapolis Trail Park
A ~13-mile paved rail-trail connecting Baltimore and Annapolis.
Canton Waterfront Park
A Baltimore waterfront park with a walking/biking promenade (also referenced on the site's event listings).
Baltimore County Cox's Point Park
A waterfront county park with walking paths.
Downs Park
236-acre Anne Arundel County park on the Chesapeake Bay with 5+ miles of trails; $8 daily entry fee (discounts available).
Rocks State Park
855 acres in Harford County featuring the King and Queen Seat and Kilgore Falls; 3.5 miles of trails. Weekend reservations required Memorial Day–Labor Day.
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