Top 5 Hiking Trails In Maryland

Are you interested in hiking but dont know where to go. Then this is the perfect list for you to get started with a couple of amazing hikes close to you

1. Billy Goat Trail (C&O Canal National Historical Park)

   This iconic trail, known for its challenging but rewarding climbs and scrambles, offers stunning views of the Potomac River and canal. It's a popular choice for its unique rock-hopping experience.

   

2. Appalachian trail(Maryland)

   Maryland's section of the AT offers a mix of easy and moderate hikes, with the Annapolis Rock trail being a particularly popular spot. For those who dont know what the Appalachian trail is, it is a trail that goes from main to georgia and takes 5-7 months to complete.

3. Cascade Falls Loop Trail(Patapsco Valley State Park)

   The Cascade Falls trail is a fun easy hike. It features a buetiful waterfall and is only 6.8 miles long. The trail is especially beutifull in the spring when wild flowers bloom along the trail.

   

4. Maryland Heights Trail (Harpers Ferry)

   The Maryland Heights Trail offers hikers the opportunity to see many aspects of Harpers Ferry including spectacular scenery, geology, civil war, industrial, and transportation history. The trail is a challenging 9 mile hike with most of it being very steep.

   

5. Old Rag Mountain Trail (Shenandoah National Park)

   Old Rag Mountain is a challenging 11 mile loop which takes around 7-8 hours to complete. It is over 3000 feet high and has an amazing view at the top. Many hiker camp at the bottom of the mountain.