Scenic Running Trails in Maryland

Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,785 reviews

Ellicott City, MD

Founded in 1907, this large park along the Patapsco River offers recreation from hiking to camping.

Rocky Gap State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,829 reviews

Flintstone, MD

Recreation area has a lake with a sandy beach, hiking trails & a popular campground with facilities.

Patterson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,953 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Popular park with an observatory, playgrounds & a dog park, plus a seasonal pool & ice rink.

Hagerstown City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,340 reviews

Hagerstown, MD

Long-standing park featuring a fine arts museum, shady picnic zones & a kids' splash pad.

Carroll Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,907 reviews

Frederick, MD

Greenbrier State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,039 reviews

Boonsboro, MD

Recreational options include fishing & swimming in the man-made lake with a small, sandy beach.

Seneca Creek State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,621 reviews

Gaithersburg, MD

This 6,300 acre park of forest & farmlands offers hunting, fresh water fishing & hiking trails.

Allen Pond Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,576 reviews

Bowie, MD

This park has athletic fields, picnic sites, a fishing pond, trails, an ice rink & skateboard area.

Elk Neck State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,511 reviews

North East, MD

Bayside park has an 1833 lighthouse & recreation such as fishing & hiking, plus camping facilities.

Rock Creek Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,259 reviews

Derwood, MD

Parkland with multiple hiking trails & lakeshore wildlife-watching, plus playgrounds & boat rentals.

Susquehanna State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,970 reviews

Havre De Grace, MD

Rocky, forested venue, featuring a working grist mill, boating, fishing & mountain bike trails.

Rocks State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,952 reviews

Jarrettsville, MD

855-acre park featuring woodlands & large boulder formations, with fishing & tubing in Deer Creek.

Buddy Attick Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,835 reviews

Greenbelt, MD

Named after the city's first policeman, this lake-centered park offers picnic areas & nature trails.

Cylburn Arboretum

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,538 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Tranquil park features 20+ gardens, century-old trees, a nature museum & a Civil War-era mansion.

Green Ridge State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,383 reviews

Flintstone, MD

Large protected forest with rivers, hills & valleys, open for hiking, camping, fishing & hunting.

Oregon Ridge Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,378 reviews

Cockeysville, MD

Site with a playground, trails, a lodge, a beach, cross-country skiing, sledding & a nature center.

Gambrill State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,369 reviews

Frederick, MD

Scenic mountain spot with trails for hiking, biking & horses plus camping, picnics, fishing & lodge.

Piney Run Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,282 reviews

Sykesville, MD

Park with a 300-acre lake & over 5 miles of trails plus fishing, boating, tennis & picnicking.

Double Rock Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,268 reviews

Parkville, MD

102-acre county park offering a playground, hiking, walking & biking trails & athletic fields.

Monocacy National Battlefield

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,243 reviews

Frederick, MD

Lake Artemesia Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,157 reviews

College Park, MD

Picturesque park featuring a paved path running around a lake as well as fishing piers.

Tuckahoe State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,085 reviews

Ridgely, MD

This state park has a stream & lake for fishing & boating, plus hiking trails, camping & more.

Concord Point Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 939 reviews

Havre De Grace, MD

Park featuring a boardwalk, pier, and lighthouse, plus picnic facilities and a public restroom.

Leakin Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,035 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Woodland park set on 1,216 acres with sports fields/courts, miniature trains & hiking/biking trails.

Patapsco Valley State Park- McKeldin Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 887 reviews

Marriottsville, MD

Nature area with multi-use riverside trails, an 18-hole disc golf course & picnic shelters.

Lake Roland Nature Council

4.7 ★★★★★ 836 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Multifaceted green space with trails, pavilions, waterfront activities & an off-leash dog park.

Herring Run Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 874 reviews

Baltimore, MD

This urban wildland area features 3 playgrounds, walking trails, picnic tables & a stream.

Martin L. "Marty" Snook Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 806 reviews

Hagerstown, MD

Community park with a playground, baseball fields, tennis/basketball courts & a swimming pool.

Westminster Community Pond

4.6 ★★★★★ 793 reviews

Westminster, MD

Playground, pond and picnic area with trails around it, plus basketball hoops.

Cascade Falls Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 719 reviews

Elkridge, MD

Petite, forested, creek-crossed area featuring hiking trails, a swinging bridge and cascading waterfalls (and even a playground).

Granville Gude Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 703 reviews

Laurel, MD

Familiar park for families featuring a lakeside playground and stage, plus picnic tables and benches.

Truxtun Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 651 reviews

Annapolis, MD

City park offering a boat launch, a recreation center & a seasonal pool with classes.

Pangborn Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 613 reviews

Hagerstown, MD

Tennis, softball, volleyball & lawn bowling can all be played at this city park with a pond.

Cromwell Valley Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 557 reviews

Parkville, MD

Popular spot for birders with hiking trails & a historic farmhouse turned nature education center.

Pemberton Historical Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 543 reviews

Salisbury, MD

Sprawling 262-acre conservation area with nature trails & a house museum built in 1741.

Baltimore and Annapolis Trail Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 501 reviews

Severna Park, MD

Paved 23 to 26-mile recreational path for biking and running connecting Annapolis and Severna Park via B&A Railroad tracks.

Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 503 reviews

Silver Spring, MD

A paved biking trail with bridges over a creek runs through this wooded park with many playgrounds.

Broadneck Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 494 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Kids-friendly area with soccer fields and baseball diamonds, plus playgrounds.

Ma & Pa Heritage Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 461 reviews

Bel Air, MD

Scenic trail running through woods, streams, and hills, with a playground for kids.

Whitemarsh Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 446 reviews

Bowie, MD

Landscaped area with a playground, ball fields, & theater, plus forest trails for hiking & biking.

University Hills Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 455 reviews

Hyattsville, MD

Large park featuring walking trails around a central pond, plus a playground & picnic pavilion.

David C. Driskell Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 424 reviews

Hyattsville, MD

Sprawling neighborhood park featuring a playground and several sporting facilities.

Constitution Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 438 reviews

Cumberland, MD

Recreation site with rentable pavilions, playgrounds, walking trails & a seasonal swimming pool.

Wincopin Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 384 reviews

Jessup, MD

Trail with easy and more difficult options, known as a place for hiking and biking.

Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 366 reviews

Havre De Grace, MD

Park featuring picnic tables, a fishing spot, and a weekly farmers market, plus a public restroom.

Sandymount Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 366 reviews

Finksburg, MD

Compact neighborhood park with sports fields, a playground, a walking trail & picnic facilities.

Lake Roland Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 337 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Relaxed park with playground and dog areas, plus hiking trails.

Patuxent Branch Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 337 reviews

Columbia, MD

Gwynns Falls Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 364 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Woodland park with historic structures, athletic fields, community gardens & a 14-mile trail.

Fallsgrove Stream Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 326 reviews

Rockville, MD

This 50-acre park featuring a stream, trees & plants offers a nature trail.

Thomas Point Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 334 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Quaint waterfront park with bay & river fishing, ambling paved trails & green expanses.

Wyman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 316 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Dog-friendly city neighborhood park spanning 18 acres along a stream with playgrounds & a trail.

Rachel Carson Conservation Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 308 reviews

Brookeville, MD

Forested 650-acre conservation area with trails, named for the influential environmental activist.

Davidsonville Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 309 reviews

Davidsonville, MD

Numerous sports fields are available along with hiking, picnicking & a boat launch on the river.

Schumaker Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 303 reviews

Salisbury, MD

Calm, family-friendly park featuring a large playset, hiking trails and a disc golf course.

Harford Glen Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 289 reviews

Bel Air, MD

Park with trails for hiking and wildlife watching, plus picnic tables.

Burnt Mills East Special Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews

Silver Spring, MD

Humble, 2-plus acre local park featuring an extensive trail, a creek, parking & more.

Thurston Griggs Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 254 reviews

Hagerstown, MD

Hiking area featuring an overlook and a dedicated campsite amid greenery and stream crossings.

Little Falls Stream Valley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 259 reviews

Bethesda, MD

Scenic, 160-acre woodlands featuring a play area, picnic facilities & trails for hiking & biking.

Tilghman Lake Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 241 reviews

La Plata, MD

Matthew Henson State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 262 reviews

Aspen Hill, MD

Wooded greenway along a stream offering a 4.5-mile paved trail for hiking, biking & rollerblading.

Seneca Ridge Trail at Black Rock Mill

4.6 ★★★★★ 243 reviews

Darnestown, MD

Forest and stream offering biking and hiking trails, plus a preserved mill building.

Leonards Mill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 248 reviews

Salisbury, MD

Pond featuring playground installations and a welcome center for visitors.

High Ridge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 242 reviews

Laurel, MD

Park with basketball and tennis courts, along with a playground, trails and BBQs.

Foxhill Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 246 reviews

Bowie, MD

Shady green space with a playground for ages 5 and under, plus trails for walking and biking.

Stony Run Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 225 reviews

Baltimore, MD

This 316-acre area with woods & meadows has trails, play fields, a fishing lake & other amenities.

Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 225 reviews

Takoma Park, MD

Relaxed park with trails, playground, slides and creeks, plus woods.

Meadowside Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 209 reviews

Rockville, MD

This center features hands-on natural & cultural history, 8 miles of trails & native bird aviaries.

Patuxent River State Park & Freedman’s State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 209 reviews

Brookeville, MD

Family-friendly terrain with pine forests, bamboo and a nature center plus picnic tables.

Frederick Municipal Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 204 reviews

Frederick, MD

Scenic park offering an array of hiking paths amid a forest landscape of ferns.

Brantwood Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 204 reviews

Elkton, MD

Family-oriented park featuring a playground, walking paths and disc golf.

Needwood hiker-biker trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 199 reviews

Derwood, MD

North Park Loop Trail (Joe K's Trail)

4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews

Havre De Grace, MD

City park featuring a riverside trail with a beach, playground, and opportunities for birding.

Indian Creek Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

Berwyn Heights, MD

Relaxed nature park with playground, trails and lake, plus fishing.

Lake Artemesia Natural Area

4.9 ★★★★★ 174 reviews

College Park, MD

Sunset themed park with a large lake that’s popular for leisurely hikes, fishing, bird-watching, and biking. It also has a playground.

Savage Mill Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

Savage, MD

Natural 1-mile trail tracing a river & old railroad used for walking, biking & cross country skiing.

Gunpowder Falls State Park Sweet Air Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 173 reviews

Baldwin, MD

Hikers’ and dog-walkers’ park offering picnic tables, clean trails, and water crossings (though a few are muddy), plus scenic views.

Salisbury City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 175 reviews

Salisbury, MD

Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, and trails, plus a tennis court.

Morgan Run Natural Environment Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 178 reviews

Eldersburg, MD

Popular hiking and horseback-riding spot, offering grassy paths and scenic views.

Bacon Ridge Natural Area (Hawkins Trailhead)

4.7 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Mountain biking and hiking area offering over 20 miles of single-track trails.

McLhinney Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Havre De Grace, MD

Park featuring a playground, swings, and trails that are good for walking dogs, as well as fishing.

Annapolis Waterworks Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Public woodland park offering miles of hiking trails, plus picnic areas & fishing (catch & release).

Conowingo Park and Octoraro Creek Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Conowingo, MD

Paved, kid-friendly riverfront park for hiking, riding bikes, birding and picnics, with playgrounds for kids.

Fair Hill State Natural Resources Management Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 145 reviews

Elkton, MD

Offering many trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, this area also features a covered bridge.

Patapsco State Park - Soapstone Trail Start

4.8 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Halethorpe, MD

Park featuring a river and a creek, as well as rugged trails for hiking and mountain cycling.

Riverwalk Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Frederick, MD

Clopper Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Gaithersburg, MD

Scenic state park with trails, picnic areas, and disc golf, plus kayak rentals.

Muddy Branch Greenway Trail trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

North Potomac, MD

Natural-surface trail that's 9 miles long, allows dogs, and has sightings of wildlife.

Emily Bayless Graham Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Bel Air, MD

Wooded area, featuring walking trails, parking, picnicking areas and a pavilion.

Seneca Ridge Trail at Riffle Ford Road

4.8 ★★★★★ 111 reviews

Darnestown, MD

Hiking area featuring forest, creek crossings, and mountain biking opportunities.

Croydon Creek Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

Rockville, MD

Nature preserve featuring hiking trails and interactive playground with animal exhibits.

Millers Footbridge

4.7 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Clear Spring, MD

Tranquil outdoor area featuring a dam and hiking trails with scenic views of the water.

Governor Bridge Natural Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 119 reviews

Bowie, MD

Nature area featuring an 8-acre lake, picnic tables, peaceful surroundings and trails.

Wakefield Valley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Westminster, MD

Former golf course turned park providing paved trails for walking, running and biking.

Riverfront Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Laurel, MD

River park, with a playground and a paved walking path.

Lois Y. Green Conservation Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Gaithersburg, MD

204-acre conservation park featuring wildlife, 2 ponds & hiking trails through fields & forest.

Little Paint Branch Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

College Park, MD

Popular area with woods and a creek offering walking, hiking and cycling trails plus tennis courts.

Port Tobacco River Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

Port Tobacco, MD

Jones Falls Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Bicycling & hiking on a long, paved trail in a woodsy setting along the length of Jones Falls River.

Willowdale Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews

Frederick, MD

Pickering Creek Audubon Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 88 reviews

Easton, MD

Peaceful trails through marshes and pine forest showcasing native flora and fauna.

Gunpowder Falls Trail - Bel Air rd Crossing.

4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews

Kingsville, MD

Rocky hiking area featuring trout-filled rivers, a quarry and an old rusty car along a trail.

Northridge Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews

Bowie, MD

Lake and pond with a loop trail, plus a playground, picnic tables and a gazebo.

Helmstetter's Curve

4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

La Vale, MD

The Hagerstown Cultural Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 83 reviews

Hagerstown, MD

Parklike setting featuring a walking trail, sculptures, and a mural.

Broad Creek Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 84 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Lakeside Loop Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

La Vale, MD

Lake & mountain area featuring trails for hiking and biking (mountain) as well as a camp store and campsites.

Lake Bernard Frank

4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

Rockville, MD

Wooded trails, a lake and a meadow populate this outdoor area, popular for walking and birding.

Gwynn Falls Trailhead Windsor Mill Rd

4.3 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews

Baltimore, MD

State park offering kid-friendly hiking trails and areas for biking.

Morgan Run Fishing Platform

4.8 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Westminster, MD

Visitors can fish and hike at this area featuring a river access point.

Oxbow Nature Preserve Lake Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 69 reviews

Russett, MD

Inspiration Lake Hiking Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Gaithersburg, MD

Quiet area offering trails around lakes and a pond, plus birding.

Sailwinds Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Cambridge, MD

Herring Run Trailhead to Stream Footpath

4.4 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Kid-friendly park featuring hiking trails.

Great Seneca Park 355

4.7 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Germantown, MD

Park featuring a hiking trail along Seneca Creek Greenway, with fishing spots.

Greenbury Point Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Nature preserve featuring trails for hiking and biking, plus opportunities for butterfly watching and birdwatching.

Canal Place Historical Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Cumberland, MD

58.1-acre park with historic transportation structures, events, picnic areas & educational programs.

Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews

Lanham, MD

Hiking and biking are available at this clean, well-maintained area with smooth paved trails.

It's A Rock

4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Rock slab with a shallow slope offering a unique sitting experience, plus birdwatching options.

Carroll Creek Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Frederick, MD

Pet-friendly, canal-style park with fountains and breweries nearby, plus walking paths.

Monocacy National Battlefield | Thomas Farm Loop Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Frederick, MD

Marsh Edge Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Cambridge, MD

Hiker-friendly, 1/3-mile preserve with boardwalk, woods and marshes for birds and osprey watching.

Gwynns Falls Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 43 reviews

Baltimore, MD

Hiking area that's also good for kids and offers opportunities for fishing.

Bethesda Trolley Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

North Bethesda, MD

Cash Lake Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Laurel, MD

David R. Craig Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 38 reviews

Havre De Grace, MD

Greenbury Point Nature Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Blockhouse Point Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

Potomac, MD

Little Patuxent River Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 19 reviews

Laurel, MD

Civic Center Croyden Creek Trail Loop

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

Rockville, MD

Easton Point Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

Easton, MD

Belt Woods Natural Environment Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

Bowie, MD