Hiking Near Me in Glen Echo, md
Patuxent River State Park
11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD
Located in Howard and Montgomery counties, along the upper 12 miles of the Patuxent River, the park is comprised of 6,700 acres of natural areas and farmlands. A portion of the park is a state... Read More
Maryland City Park
565 Brock Bridge Road, Laurel, MD
Amenities and Facilities:
Park is open from dawn to dusk
Baseball Fields (2)
Multipurpose Field (2)
Concession Stand (open seasonally)
Dog Park... Read More
Smallwood State Park
2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury, MD
Smallwood State Park takes its name from General William Smallwood, a native born Charles Countian. He was the highest ranked Marylander who served in the American Revolutionary War. His house,... Read More
Patapsco Valley State Park
8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD
Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 16,043 acres and eight developed recreational areas. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing,... Read More
Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary
11704 Fenno Road, Upper Marlboro, MD
Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. It is the wintering ground for several thousand Canada geese, the largest... Read More
Morgan Run Natural Environment Area
Benrose Lane, Westminster, MD
Located in Carroll County, the Morgan Run Natural Environment Area is comprised of approximately 2,000 acres of natural area. Hiking and equestrian trails are popular. The Morgan Run is a catch... Read More
Gambrill State Park
8602 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick, MD
Gambrill State Park is a beautiful mountain park, located on the ridge of the Catoctin Mountains in Frederick County. Its most popular feature is the 16 miles of trails for hiking, mountain... Read More
Quiet Waters Park Ice Rink
600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD
Anne Arundel County's first dog park located in Quiet Waters Park features two large fenced areas for dogs to run off-leash; one open space is designated for large dogs and one for small or... Read More
Washington Monument State Park
6620 Zittlestown Road, Middletown, MD
Located atop South Mountain, Washington Monument State Park is named for the first completed monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington. The Washington Monument is a rugged stone... Read More
Cunningham Falls State Park
14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont, MD
Cunningham Falls State Park is located in the picturesque Catoctin Mountains. It is divided into two separate but unique areas. The William Houck Area located three miles west of Thurmont on... Read More
Sandy Point State Park
1100 East College Parkway, Annapolis, MD
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This 786-acre Maryland State Park is located along the Northwestern shore of the majestic Chesapeake Bay. The park’s beaches and picnic areas are well known for... Read More
North Point State Park
8400 North Point Road, Edgemere, MD
North Point is located in Baltimore County on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and is rich in natural beauty. This 1,310 acre park in Edgemere was once the site of the Bay Shore Amusement Park,... Read More
Antietam National Battlefield
5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, MD
The majority of historic information about the Battle of Antietam is in this section of our web site. The table below lists categories and links to many specific topics that our park visitors... Read More
Hart-Miller Island State Park
Chesapeake Bay, Sparrows Point, MD
Hart-Miller Island is a 1,100-acre island located in Baltimore County on the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of Middle River and is a must see for those who want to get away from it all. The... Read More
St. Clements Island State Park
Located in the Potomac River off the shore of St. Mary's County, this 62 acre park contains a memorial cross dedicated to the memory of the first Marylanders. On March 25, 1634, the first... Read More
Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hammerman Area
7200 Graces Quarters, Middle River, MD
As Gunpowder’s featured day-use park, Hammerman features a swimming beach, food concessions, four rentable picnic pavilions, picnicking, playgrounds, canoe/kayak rentals, fishing, and short... Read More
Gunpowder Falls State Park
2813 Jerusalem Road, Kingsville, MD
Established in 1959 to protect the Gunpowder River and the Big and Little Gunpowder Falls, Gunpowder Falls State Park is now one of Maryland’s largest state parks. Covering over 18,000 acres in... Read More
Saint Mary's River State Park
21250 Camp Cosoma Road, Callaway, MD
St. Mary's River State Park is separated into two areas, Sites 1 and 2. The Site 1 area holds the 250 acre St. Mary's Lake. Located along Maryland Route 5, between Leonardtown and Great Mills,... Read More
Rocks State Park
3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Road, Jarrettsville, MD
Rocks State Park features 855 acres of rocky forest land nestled in rural northern Harford County. Primary attractions at Rocks include the King and Queen Seat and Kilgore Falls. The main... Read More
