- All Metro Areas - See listing of all metropolitan areas with hikes
- Appalachian Trail MD - Dahlgrens to Ed Garvey
- Pleasant woodland trails with plenty of civil war history.
- Appalachian Trail MD - Ed Garvey to Harpers Ferry
- Incredible cliff views of the Potomac, steep switchback descent, river stroll
- Appalachian Trail MD - ENS Cowell to Dahlgrens
- Undulating trails, rocky overlooks, and the original Washington Monument.
- Appalachian Trail MD - PenMar to ENS Cowell
- The Mason Dixon Line, Highest AT Peak in MD, Steepest At Grade in MD!
- Appalachian Trail to Annapolis Rock
- Nice wooded trail hike to some wonderful rock formations and scenic views.
- Ballenger Creek Park
- A pleasant little park loop. (1 mile)
- Beaver Loop
- South Quantico Creek, Beaver
- Beaver Pond Trail, Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge
- Wetlands, Bird Watching
- Billy Goat-Gold Mine Loop Hike
- Woods and Water, Rocks and Dirt, Easy and Hard
- BillyGoat section A
- Strenous rock scrambling, Mathern Gorge, Great Falls, MD
- BillyGoat section B
- Potomac River, minimal rock scrambling
- BillyGoat Section C
- Potomac River, large rock outcroppings
- Block House Point River View
- Hike to a view point high above the Potomac River.
- Blockhouse Point Loop
- Loop combines Blockhouse Point Park and C&O Canal Towpath
- Blue Mash Trail
- Easy combination of woods and fields
- Bobs Hill via Cat Rock
- Hike in Cunningham Falls State Park with Views of Frederick Valley
- Bobs Trail - Cat Rock
- Wooded hill climb to Cat Rock overlook with beatiful views of Bob's Hill.
- Brookland
- Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan monastery, DC's oldest cemetery
- Bull Run
- Civil War Battlefield, open fields, quiet woods
- Bull Run Mountain
- spectacular views, enchanting creek, solitude
- Burke Lake
- Gentle trail along the perimeter of Burke Lake
- Bushey Point Trail
- River view, campgrounds, fishing
- C&O Canal - Point of Rocks to Monocacy Aqueduct
- Largest aqueduct on the canal, woodlands, quiet country side
- C&O Canal - Rileys Lock to Swains Lock
- woodlands, wildflowers, water filled canal, aqueduct, locks and lock houses
- C&O Canal - Whites Ferry to Edwards Ferry
- woodlands, river views, glimpse of farmlands
- C&O Canal-Hancock to Licking Creek
- Historic canal towpath. (4 miles)
- Cabin John Park Trail
- Nice creek trail with lots of wildlife, close to DC Beltway.
- Caledon Natural Area Outer Loop Hike
- A designated National Natural Landmark, Stone survey Benchmark dated 1754
- Catoctin Mountain Park - Charcoal Trail
- Interpretive trail outlining turn of the century charcoaling process.
- Catoctin Mountain Park - Hog Rock Nature Trail
- Nice interpretive nature trail that takes in the vista of Hog Rock.
- Catoctin Mountain Park - Thurmont Vista
- Short jaunt to Thurmont Vista, heavily wooded, modest views
- Chimney Rock and Wolf Rock Circuit
- Wodded mountain hike, rock outcrops, scenic overlooks.
- Columbia Island
- Cross Potomac views of Washington, great exercise trail
- CunninghamFalls (Cliff Trail, Lower Trail)
- Large rocky outcrops, peaceful 78 foot water falls, easy return hike.
- Difficult Run
- variety, wooded trails, swampy areas, rock scramble, scenic views
- Difficult Run to Great Falls Loop
- Beautiful views of stream, river and falls
- Frederick Municipal Forest - Three Pond Circuit
- Nice forest trails and several natural ponds in proteced watershed area.
- Gabrill State Park, Black Locust Trail
- Nice wooded trail, scenic overlooks, fantastic Mountain Laurel
- Gambrill Yellow Trail and Others
- Hike or Bike the Catoctin Mt Ridgeline
- Great Falls Overlook
- Nice little walk to a stunning view of the river's power. (1 mile)
- Great Marsh Trail
- paved easy trail, great view of the Marsh area
- Hashawha Perimeter Loop
- Rolling landscapes, varied ecosystems, diverse wildlife, kid friendly trails
- Hemlock_Overlook
- Hemlock grove, Bull Run Creek
- Hidden Pond
- small scenic pond, gentle hike along creek
- Holmes_Run
- easy hike or bike, shaded creek, easy access points
- Hoyles Mill Trail
- Connector trail between two recreation areas
- Huntley Meadows
- easy trail, boardwalk over marshlands, great for birding
- Key Chain loop
- C&O Canal, Key and Chain bridges, Potomac Heritage Trail, Potomac River views
- Lake Accotink
- gentle hike around a 77 acre lake, excellant jogging trail
- Lake Frank Loop
- Scenic Lake and Stream, Easy Hike
- Lapidum Rock Run Loop
- Hilly hike to Rock Run Mill and Mansion
- Lees Woods Trail
- Historic markers, Gen. R.E. Lee's boyhood home
- Little Bennett Regional Park Perimeter Hike
- A hike using the outermost trails of Little Bennett Regional Park
- Maryland Heights
- scenic overlook, civil war fortifications, moderate to strenuous climb
- Monocacy National Battlefield Trails
- Annotated tour of the field of battle
- Monocacy Natural Resources Area
- Adventure hike on unmarked trails
- Monocacy NRA Long Trail
- Hiking and Equestrian Trail in the Woods
- Mt. Vernon Trail
- Lower Potomac River, paved trail, shaded, multiple access points
- Muddy Branch Trail Lower Section
- Multi-use trail along Muddy Branch Creek
- Muddy Branch Trail Section
- Newest Hike in MoCo along Muddy Branch Creek Greenway
- Muddy Branch Trail Upper Section
- Multi-use trail along the upatream portion of Muddy Brnch Creek
- Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge
- Occoquan Bay, Marsh area, Bird watching
- Occoquan Regional Park
- easy hike, great running trail, park/picnic/ball fields nearby
- Owen`s Creek Campground Loop
- Nicely wooded trail explores Owen`s Creek and Deerfield Nature Trail.
- Patapsco Valley 1
- Short uphill hike to meadow through open woods, view of river in winter
- Patuxent NWR Cash Lake Loop
- Wildlife Lovers Paridise, Herons, Egrets, Wood Ducks, Deer, Eagles
- Pohick Loop Trail
- Interpretive, paved trail, view of wetlands
- Potomac Heritage Trail
- Potomac River, small waterfalls along route
- Potomac Trail
- short trail along the Potomac River, easy access, picnic areas
- Powell Creek Trail
- Easy wooded trail, Watershed educational sign posts
- Pyrite Mine Loop
- Pyrite Mine, Quantico Falls
- RockvilleCivicCenter Multi-Loop
- Scenic Creek, Woods and Nature Center
- Schaeffer Farm Trail White Trail
- Moderate to challenging bike ride, also a great scenic hike.
- Schaeffer Farm Yellow Trail
- Popular multi-use trail near Germantown, MD
- Scotts Run
- nature preserve, hemlock forest, small waterfall
- Seneca Creek Greenway Lower Trail
- Wooded natural trail along Great Seneca Creek
- Seneca Creek Greenway Trail Middle Section
- Wooded natural trail along Great Seneca Creek
- Seneca Creek Greenway Trail Upper Section
- Wooded natural trail along Great Seneca Creek
- Seneca Creek State Park Lake View Loop
- Gorgeous hike / bike trail around Clopper lake in Seneca Creek State Park.
- Seneca Ridge Trail
- Hike and bike along the Great Seneca Creek
- short loop
- hard climb at the beginning and then almost all downhill.
- Sky Meadows
- Mountain Views, moderate hike, old farm ruins
- Sky Meadows 2
- Beautiful wooded area, strenuous uphill hiking
- Sky Meadows 3.5m loop (Gap Run, North/South Ridge)
- Great Blue Ridge Mountain hike, just off the Appalachian Trail
- Spotsylvania Battlefield
- Civil War history
- Sugarloaf Mountain: Northern Peaks Trail
- Rocky trail through heavily wooded mountainside, nice views of Monocacy Valley.
- Susquehanna State Park
- Lots of Hills!
- The Kingsley Schoolhouse Trail
- Gentle terrain and easy hike suitable for the whole family
- Theodore Roosevelt Island
- wooded trail, and boardwalk over swamp trail, tribute to our 26th President
- Trails of Seneca Creek State Park
- Multiple trails around the Senece Creek State Park day-use areas
- Turkey Run Loop
- Great river views plus stream, falls and woods
- Underground Railroad Experience Trail
- Guided tour and easy walk in woods and fields
- Winkler Botanic Preserve
- small scale woodlands, lake, waterfall, Hobbit House
- WMRT-Cohill to Hancock
- Paved rail-trail. (6 miles)
- WMRT-Hancock to Little Pool
- Paved rail-trail. (4 miles)
- WMRT-Little Pool to Big Pool
- Paved rail-trail. (6 miles)
- Woodmarsh Trail
- easy hike through holly and ferns, Bald Eagle nesting site
- Hikes outside the metro area...
- Appalachian Trail Caledonia - Old Forge Rd
- Wooded ridgeline hike with scenic Chimney Rocks vista
- Beecher Ridge and Overall Run Loop Trail
- Beautiful waterfalls, very steep ascent, nice woods
- Chancellorsville
- Civil War history, wooded trails
- Dark Hollow, Shenandoah National Park, VA
- moderate hike, two waterfalls, tons of wildlife
- Dolly Sods Red Creek Trail
- Incredible sub-alpine tundra, conifer and broadleaf forests, waterfall vistas.
- Duncan Knob, Massanutten Mountain, VA
- SOLITUDE, fun rock scramble, great view, shaded trail
- Hawksbill Summit
- Tallest peak in Shenandoah, nothing to see until summit, then 360 degree view.
- Knob Mtn & Jeremys Run Loop
- Dual terrain hike with mountain ridge and stream bed forming loop.
- Lewis Rocks Loop Trail
- Beautiful waterfalls, long rocky ridgeline (perfect for bouldering)
- Little Devil Stairs, SNP, VA
- climb up Keyser Run with small waterfalls and scenic views
- Mathews Arm - Elkwallow Wayside
- Great views of Knob Mountain, spring/source for Jeremys Run
- Mathews Arm - Overall Run
- Two waterfalls, strenuous decent and accent, swimming hole
- Mt Marshall trail, Shenandoah National Park, VA
- strenuous, stunning views, small stream crossings
- Old Rag Mountain, VA
- 1 mile rock scramble, beautiful views from peak, best hike in VA!
- Old Rag Summit Ridge Trail
- THE best hike in Shenandoah National Park. Bring your knee pads.
- Old Rag Weakley Hollow Fire Road
- Long and winding road, uphill hike, clean easy to follow trail.
- Paw Paw tunnel
- 3/5 mile tunnel, C&O Canal
- Pike to Bike Trail
- Four Lanes of Superhighway now dedicated to non-motorized traffic. (8.5 miles)
- Pine Grove Furnace to Toms Run
- Nice little out and back hike along a portion of the AT
- Stony Man Mountin
- 2nd highest Peak in SNP, easy access, spectacular views
- Strawberry Hill Nature Trail
- Pleasant, easy loop trail passing through woodlands and wetlands
- Sugarloaf Trail, Shenandoah National Park, VA
- Easy trail, small creek crossings, great views in the winter
- The Peak, Shenandoah National Park, VA
- strenuous, bushwacking, great view
- Thousand Steps
- Great views along the way and at the end of this hike. Great work out also.
- Tuscarora Trail - Knob Mountain
- Fairly level near-wilderness ridgeline hike; great views
- White Oak Canyon and Cedar Run Trails - Looped
- Numerous water falls and deep emerald green pools
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