Hiking Trails & Parks in Maryland
13,391 mapped trails and 223 parks across Maryland. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Maryland
Maryland has 13,391 mapped hiking trails and 223 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 87 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 87 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Maryland
A spatially-sampled view of 477 trail and park locations across Maryland’s counties.
Maryland Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 87 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Maryland
Parks & Campgrounds in Maryland
Longest Trails in Maryland
Hiking guides & rankings for Maryland
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Maryland, Ranked
Maryland's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykMaryland's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Maryland trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Maryland
Ten gentle, well-marked Maryland trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Maryland
Maryland's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Maryland
Federal parks and recreation areas in Maryland ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Maryland: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Maryland's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.