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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in Maryland
Maryland has 41 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 26 cities and towns — Laurel, Annapolis, Frederick, Bel Air and 22 more. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.
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Rocky Gap State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,829 reviews
Recreation area has a lake with a sandy beach, hiking trails & a popular campground with facilities.
Susquehanna State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,970 reviews
Rocky, forested venue, featuring a working grist mill, boating, fishing & mountain bike trails.
Gambrill State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,369 reviews
Scenic mountain spot with trails for hiking, biking & horses plus camping, picnics, fishing & lodge.
Lake Artemesia Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,157 reviews
Picturesque park featuring a paved path running around a lake as well as fishing piers.
Cascade Falls Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 719 reviews
Petite, forested, creek-crossed area featuring hiking trails, a swinging bridge and cascading waterfalls (and even a playground).
Baltimore and Annapolis Trail Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 501 reviews
Paved 23 to 26-mile recreational path for biking and running connecting Annapolis and Severna Park via B&A Railroad tracks.
Wincopin Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Trail with easy and more difficult options, known as a place for hiking and biking.
Rachel Carson Conservation Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 308 reviews
Forested 650-acre conservation area with trails, named for the influential environmental activist.
Davidsonville Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 309 reviews
Numerous sports fields are available along with hiking, picnicking & a boat launch on the river.
Schucks Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 256 reviews
Open park featuring playgrounds, walking trails and sports fields.
High Ridge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 242 reviews
Park with basketball and tennis courts, along with a playground, trails and BBQs.
Patuxent River State Park & Freedman’s State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 209 reviews
Family-friendly terrain with pine forests, bamboo and a nature center plus picnic tables.
North Park Loop Trail (Joe K's Trail)
4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews
City park featuring a riverside trail with a beach, playground, and opportunities for birding.
Gunpowder Falls State Park Sweet Air Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 173 reviews
Hikers’ and dog-walkers’ park offering picnic tables, clean trails, and water crossings (though a few are muddy), plus scenic views.
Bacon Ridge Natural Area (Hawkins Trailhead)
4.7 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Mountain biking and hiking area offering over 20 miles of single-track trails.
Annapolis Waterworks Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews
Public woodland park offering miles of hiking trails, plus picnic areas & fishing (catch & release).
Patapsco State Park - Soapstone Trail Start
4.8 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Park featuring a river and a creek, as well as rugged trails for hiking and mountain cycling.
Emily Bayless Graham Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Wooded area, featuring walking trails, parking, picnicking areas and a pavilion.
Seneca Ridge Trail at Riffle Ford Road
4.8 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Hiking area featuring forest, creek crossings, and mountain biking opportunities.
Milford Mill Gwynn Falls Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 118 reviews
Little 1-mile loop trail for kids and pets, featuring a stream and muddy spots.
Crystal Rock Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Wooded site featuring lakes, hiking trails (some paved), forests and creaks.
Northridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Lake and pond with a loop trail, plus a playground, picnic tables and a gazebo.
Lakeside Loop Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Lake & mountain area featuring trails for hiking and biking (mountain) as well as a camp store and campsites.
Patuxent Branch Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Area featuring hiking and jogging paths, including some that are paved and kid-friendly.
Greenbury Point Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Nature preserve featuring trails for hiking and biking, plus opportunities for butterfly watching and birdwatching.
Monocacy National Battlefield | Thomas Farm Loop Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Marsh Edge Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Hiker-friendly, 1/3-mile preserve with boardwalk, woods and marshes for birds and osprey watching.
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