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Best hikes in Maryland

The 30 best of 2,082 trails in Maryland, ranked by route quality.

Trails
2,082
Easy
1,843
Moderate
154
Hard
58
Expert
27

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  1. Meadow Mountain Trail Hard · 11.7 mi (18.9 km) · Elevation Gain 1,129 ft (344 m) · 4 hr 20 min · Savage River State Forest
  2. Rachel Carson Greenway Trail Hard · 12.5 mi (20.2 km) · Elevation Gain 443 ft (135 m) · 4 hr 15 min · Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park
  3. Northwest Branch Trail Easy · 7.2 mi (11.6 km) · Elevation Gain 108 ft (33 m) · 2 hr 20 min · Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park
  4. Merryman's Mill Trail (Lower) Hard · 9.7 mi (15.6 km) · Elevation Gain 1,004 ft (306 m) · 3 hr 40 min · Loch Raven Reservoir Cooperative Wildlife Management Area
  5. Loggers Trail Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km) · Elevation Gain 249 ft (76 m) · 50 min · Oregon Ridge Park
  6. Gwynns Falls Trail (Outbound) Moderate · 11.2 mi (18 km) · Elevation Gain 430 ft (131 m) · 3 hr 50 min · Gwynns Falls Trail
  7. Cliff Trail Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km) · Elevation Gain 351 ft (107 m) · 35 min · Cunningham Falls State Park
  8. Black Locust Trail Moderate · 2.9 mi (4.7 km) · Elevation Gain 597 ft (182 m) · 1 hr 15 min · Gambrill State Park
  9. 8 Mile Loop Trail Hard · 7.1 mi (11.4 km) · Elevation Gain 1,342 ft (409 m) · 2 hr 55 min · Catoctin Mountain Park
  10. Green Ash Trail Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km) · Elevation Gain 528 ft (161 m) · 1 hr · Gambrill State Park
  11. Hall Creek Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km) · Elevation Gain 141 ft (43 m) · 35 min · Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park
  12. Muddy Branch Greenway Trail Hard · 11.7 mi (18.8 km) · Elevation Gain 623 ft (190 m) · 4 hr 5 min · Muddy Branch Stream Valley Park
  13. Orange Trail Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.6 km) · Elevation Gain 761 ft (232 m) · 1 hr 30 min · Catoctin Mountain Park
  14. Sherwood Trail Hard · 6.4 mi (10.3 km) · Elevation Gain 876 ft (267 m) · 2 hr 30 min · Loch Raven Reservoir Cooperative Wildlife Management Area
  15. Holly Pavilion Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · Elevation Gain 13 ft (4 m) · 30 min · Quiet Waters Park
  16. Hog Rock Loop Trail Moderate · 4.5 mi (7.2 km) · Elevation Gain 928 ft (283 m) · 1 hr 55 min · Catoctin Mountain Park
  17. Grist Mill Trail Easy · 5.1 mi (8.2 km) · Elevation Gain 92 ft (28 m) · 1 hr 40 min · Patapsco Valley State Park Glen Artney Area
  18. Pavillion Trail Easy · 2.9 mi (4.7 km) · Elevation Gain 62 ft (19 m) · 1 hr · Quiet Waters Park
  19. Thurmont Vista Loop Trail Easy · 2.3 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 344 ft (105 m) · 55 min · Catoctin Mountain Park
  20. Northern Peaks Trail Hard · 5.3 mi (8.5 km) · Elevation Gain 1,014 ft (309 m) · 2 hr 15 min · Sugarloaf Mountain
  21. Hamilton Trail Easy · 3.4 mi (5.5 km) · Elevation Gain 217 ft (66 m) · 1 hr 15 min · Black Hill Regional Park
  22. Old Misery Trail Moderate · 2.4 mi (3.8 km) · Elevation Gain 656 ft (200 m) · 1 hr 5 min · Cunningham Falls State Park
  23. Wilde Lake Loop Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 23 ft (7 m) · 25 min · Wilde Lake Park
  24. Rock Creek Hiker/Biker Trail Moderate · 14.4 mi (23.2 km) · Elevation Gain 302 ft (92 m) · 4 hr 50 min · Ken-Gar Palisades Park
  25. Blue Trail Easy · 5 mi (8 km) · 1 hr 35 min · Henson Scout Reservation
  26. Cat Rock Trail Hard · 5.1 mi (8.2 km) · Elevation Gain 1,001 ft (305 m) · 2 hr 10 min · Cat Rock & Bob's Hill Natural Area
  27. Weiskittel Trail Easy · 1.8 mi (2.8 km) · Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) · 35 min · Marshy Point Park and Nature Center
  28. Bob’s Hill Trail Moderate · 3 mi (4.9 km) · Elevation Gain 1,043 ft (318 m) · 1 hr 30 min · Cunningham Falls State Park
  29. Sam's Grave Trail Easy · 4.3 mi (6.9 km) · Elevation Gain 43 ft (13 m) · 1 hr 25 min · Loch Raven Reservoir Cooperative Wildlife Management Area
  30. Red Trail Easy · 4.7 mi (7.5 km) · Elevation Gain 259 ft (79 m) · 1 hr 40 min · Lake Roland

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