Trails

Ducks walking along the C&O Canal

Perfect for hiking and biking, Western Maryland is home to many trails, some flat and scenic and others more challenging for the more advanced nature enthusiasts. Enjoy!

The canal towpath provides a nearly level, continuous trail through spectacular natural scenery, perfect for hiking and biking.
The Great Allegheny Passage hiking and biking trail links to the C&O Canal Towpath in Cumberland, creating a continuous, off-road trail experience 320 miles from Washington, DC to near Pittsburgh.
Green Ridge is full of opportunities for the adventurous including a challenging and scenic mountain biking trail; canoeing, kayaking, and angling on the Potomac River; and backpacking on a 24-mile hiking trail with new Adirondack-style shelters.
New Germany State Park
Rocky Gap State Park offers many amenities for nature-lovers!
Ride the Western Maryland Rail Trail, more than 22 miles of paved beauty. The C&O Canal Towpath makes for a great hike or bike, too!