27 trails · 187 trail miles · Best season: March – November
Maryland spans from Chesapeake Bay beaches to Appalachian ridges, with the AT crossing the western mountains and the C&O Canal towpath providing a flat 184-mile path along the Potomac.
Best Season
March – November
Terrain
Appalachian ridges, Chesapeake coastal plains, river valleys
Top Trail: Creek Trail (Maryland State Park)
Maryland has 27 hiking trails covering 187 trail miles across 0 national parks and 35 state parks.
The best hiking season in Maryland is March – November. The terrain includes appalachian ridges, chesapeake coastal plains, river valleys.
The top hiking destinations in Maryland include Catoctin Mountain Park, C&O Canal National Historical Park, Patapsco Valley State Park.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Maryland include Appalachian Trail (MD section, 41 mi), C&O Canal Towpath (184 mi), Billy Goat Trail.
The highest-rated trail in Maryland is Creek Trail (Maryland State Park). The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.