Dickerson, Maryland

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Dickerson, Maryland
Hike the Sugarloaf Mountain Trail

4.7

6.05 mi / 1509 ft gain

Park on Sugarloaf Mountain Drive (as indicated on the map below) to access the trail. It is open from March-November and is dog friendly.
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Boyds, Maryland
Hike or Bike the Hoyles Mill Trail

9.16 mi / 390 ft gain

Park on Clarksburg Road (see map) and head onto the marked trail. It can get muddy at times so pack accordingly. Great for kids, and dog friendly too.
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Boyds, Maryland
Black Hill Regional Park Loop

5.0

2.78 mi / 312 ft gain

The Black Hill Regional Park has 1300 acres of oak forests that have views of the Little Seneca Lake. This lake offers a place for visitors to canoe and stand up paddle board. This trail is open to hiking and mountain biking. In addition, dogs are welcome to use the trail but must be on leash a...
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Knoxville, Maryland
Explore Point of Rocks/ Potomac River Overlook

4.0

0.2 mi / 95 ft gain

Park at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal parking lot. Walk to the US 15 and cross the road. Trail is not marked, though its faint traces can be detected as you continue on. GPS is recommended. Enjoy the overlook and when you're ready to go back, retrace your steps.
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Dickerson, Maryland
C&O Canal: Whites Ferry to Edwards Ferry

5.0

9.84 mi / 243 ft gain

Park in the lot on Whites Ferry road and hop on the Chesapeake Ohio towpath. This is an out-and-back so you can make it as short as you want or up to 10 miles. Great for familes and dog friendly!
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Montgomery Village, Maryland
Hike the Seneca Creek Greenway Trail Upper Section

5.0

14.86 mi / 836 ft gain

Park in the lot off of Watkins Mill Road to access the trail. This hike is dog friendly and is accessible from March until November.
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Leesburg, Virginia
Hike the Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Loop

5.0

1.2 mi / 100 ft gain

Red Rock Wilderness Overlook provides 60+ acres of trails to explore right in Leesburg, Virginia. The site is home to some ruins and buildings from the late 1800's and is a wonderful spot for picnics, hiking, trail running, and geocaching.The preferable loop is to take the trail that leads straig...
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Waterford, Virginia
Hike the Historical Phillips Farm in Waterford

4.0

1 mi / 10 ft gain

This leisurely hike starts at the Old Mill at Waterford in Waterford, Virginia. You can find parking along the side of the road right near the mill. As you walk down and past the mill you'll see a fence and the beginning of the trail. This is a short, 1 mile hike and almost completely flat. If y...
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Knoxville, Maryland
Weverton Cliffs via Appalachian Trail

4.9

1.9 mi / 866 ft gain

The trailhead is located right off Weverton Cliff's Road in Knoxville, Maryland. Park at a Park and Ride on the right side of the road, then walk right out of the parking lot down Weverton Cliff's Road until you see the white blazes of the Appalachian Trail. Follow that trail for 1.5 miles along ...
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Purcellville, Virginia
Potomac Wayside Park

4.0

0.25 mi / 75 ft gain

This is a small park along route 340 in Purcellville, Virginia near Harper's Ferry. After you have parked, look for the park sign which will be a few feet behind you. There is a trail that will take you down to the bottom of the waterfall and eventually to the Potomac River. There is also a trail...
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Sterling, Virginia
Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Broadlands Ramble

5.0

19.55 mi / 863 ft gain

Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Broadlands Ramble is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Ashburn, Virginia.
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Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Maryland Heights via Harpers Ferry

4.5

4.53 mi / 1191 ft gain

Parking and trail head: Park at the Harpers Ferry Visitors Center for $10 (171 Shoreline Dr, Bolivar, WV 25425) and take the shuttle a mile and a half to lower town (free). Walk straight from the shuttle to the large bridge. Cross the bridge and take a left on the C&O Canal trail. You will ...
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Knoxville, Maryland
Maryland Heights via Overlook Cliffs

4.8

2.88 mi / 1056 ft gain

Maryland Heights is at the convergence of Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia, as well as the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. The Appalachian Trail and C&O Canal Towpath are also easily accessible from the trailhead parking lot. The parking lot holds about 16 cars and is between Locks 33 and...
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Knoxville, Maryland
Maryland Heights Trail Loop

4.94 mi / 1647 ft gain

Learn Civil War history as you hike through forts and read signs about the war. Enjoy beautiful lookouts, including one with a great view of Harpers Ferry. The 5.3 mile hike is relatively easy and offers an interesting opportunity to learn history in one of the most important historical areas i...
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Derwood, Maryland
Hike, Bike, or Run the Lakeside Trail and Muncaster Mill Trail

4.5

3.41 mi / 196 ft gain

Park at the Meadowside Nature Center to Access the trailhead. This is a 3.4 mile loop with opportunities for birding and observing wildlife. Dogs are welcome on leash.
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Great Falls, Virginia
Hike from Riverbend Regional Park to Great Falls National Park

5.0

2.5 mi / 75 ft gain

This hike utilizes the Potomac Heritage Trail from Riverbend Park to Great Falls National Park. This section is an easy, mostly flat trail that will take you along the Potomac until you reach Great Falls National Park. When you reach Riverbend Park turn right into the parking lot. At the end of t...
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