Baltimore, MD: White Trail Loop, Rocks State Park
Stretch your legs on a short loop hike and climb some natural rock outcrops at the King and Queen Seat
District of Columbia Trails
Washington, D.C., located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S., is home to historic as well as picturesque landscapes and a great place for hikers and backpackers alike.
The District of Columbia has three major naturally flowing bodies of water: the Potomac River, the Anacostia River, and Rock Creek. The highest point in the District of Columbia is 410 feet, at Fort Reno in the Tenleytown neighborhood.
Much of the area is managed by the National Park Service, including Rock Creek Park — a 1,754-acre city park dotted with meadows and streams that was authorized in 1890, making it the 3rd national park to be designated by the federal government and a great place for hiking near D.C.
Baltimore, MD: Harpers Ferry to Weverton Cliffs
Follow the white blazes at the symbolic halfway point of the Appalachian Trail and soak in some history.
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Baltimore, MD: Catoctin Mountain Park Loop
Experience the best of what Maryland has to offer in less than 8 miles in Catoctin Mountain Park.
Baltimore, MD: Sugarloaf Mountain Summit Loop
Get a quick dose of nature on a family-friendly hike that is surprisingly colorful.
Weekends: Mt. Pleasant, Virginia
Tour the best of the Appalachians on this easy two-nighter.
Washington, DC: Blue Ridge Overlook to Cunningham Falls
Escape on a 5-mile loop through Catoctin Mountain Park, where healthy hardwoods, unique fungi, and a host of fauna conceal this area's industrial past.
Washington, DC: Glover-Archbold Park Loop
Need an after-work escape? Minutes from the capital are 5.7 miles of tranquil trails along the Potomac River and C&O Canal.