Montgomery County, Maryland
1,187 hiking & walking trails · 13parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 37 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County is home to 1,187 mapped hiking trails and 13 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 37 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Montgomery County
Up to 213 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Montgomery County
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13 more cities in this county.
Sample Parks in Montgomery County
Sample Trails in Montgomery County
Curated Guides for Montgomery County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Montgomery County, Maryland?
Yes — we have 1,187 mapped hiking and walking trails in Montgomery County, Maryland, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the longest hiking trail in Montgomery County, Maryland?
The longest mapped trail in Montgomery County, Maryland is Gold Mine Loop at 1.6 miles near Greenway. This reflects only trails with a mapped distance in our OpenStreetMap-sourced data — longer routes may exist that aren't fully tagged yet.
What is the shortest hiking trail in Montgomery County, Maryland?
The shortest mapped trail in Montgomery County, Maryland with a known distance is Overlook Spur at 0.1 miles near Greenway.
What is the best hiking trail in Montgomery County, Maryland for families?
Overlook Spur near Greenway is one of the best family picks in Montgomery County, Maryland — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Montgomery County, Maryland?
Each of the 1,187 trails in Montgomery County, Maryland has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Montgomery County, Maryland?
Montgomery County, Maryland has 13 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (4 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Montgomery County, Maryland?
Yes — 2 of Montgomery County, Maryland's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Marsden Tract Group Campsite with 6 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Montgomery County, Maryland?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Maryland for more options beyond Montgomery County, Maryland.
Hiking guides for Maryland
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Montgomery County.
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.