I absolutely love this trail. My dogs and I enjoy hiking here. They enjoy the water break at the…read moreend of the lake. They jump into the river all of the time. My son saw his first deer here (he's a Florida native).

Very scenic and relaxing trail! This was my first time. I can't believe I had never been here. It…read morecertainly won't be my last. I met up with a group this morning for a walk! I parked nearby on the street and we began our walk. I loved that it's shaded so the walk wasn't bad. There were a few walking with dogs and children. I definitely recommend coming here! There's nearby food and shopping options.

Updated review. I…read moreabsolutely love Piney Orchard Nature Trail! It's my go-to jogging destination because of how peaceful and serene it is. On any given day, you can spot a wide variety of bird species, which adds to the tranquility of the surroundings. The trails through the woods are well-maintained and offer a wonderful escape into nature. I especially enjoy the paths that lead to the fresh water ponds, where you can admire the beauty of the area while getting some exercise. If you're looking for a relaxing and scenic place to jog or simply unwind, Piney Orchard Nature Trail is the perfect spot!

This is such a sweet little enclave of trees and flowers and birds and people walking dogs and…read morecrackling leaves. I've been here to walk 4-5 times, in different seasons, and each has its charm. In the spring, you will see myriad flowers in bloom, hear the lovely song of little streams and birds trilling. Winter is very different, with frosty pine cones and leaves to photograph, and everything so still. Fall is lovely! I saw two does with their mostly grown fawns, and encountered a baby rattlesnake! That surprised me greatly as I've never seen or heard of them around here. I confess that fall is my favorite season; I love the bluest skies and the aroma of leaves. I prefer not walking on asphalt too much, so as soon as I can (where the duck loop cuts off and so does the vernal trail) I cut down to the sand/dirt path along the water. Both trails, asphalt and dirt, eventually end up at a sort of trail end. The other day when I was here, since there was no water in the stream, I crossed over to see if I could go any farther - ermmm not really. There are numerous access points from the neighborhood that borders the preserve, so lots of folks seem to walk their dogs close to home. The water was extremely low since we've had very little rain; I was surprised at how far the mud banks extended into the lake. There are NO services whatsoever! Go potty before you get out to walk!

Columbia is known for all the nature trails, lakes, villages etc. This particular trail is my "to…read morego" since it's very close in proximity. I usually do my walks, bike rides with my dad and daughter, jogs and you might see me with a jumprope. Just a good trail for some fresh air and to get my steps in! It can be a bit crowded at time but the people do practice social distancing / wear mask.

This is one of our favorite trails to go one for sure. I think the greatest thing about living in…read moreHoward Co. is all the different trails available. I have walked this trail both ways and up to the Wincopin Trails and Its always enjoyable. It is heavily trafficked if you go the bike path way, I recommend going towards Wincopin Trails if you rather be more secluded.

Nice park with a playground, lots of sports, trails, fishing, facilities, shade, and lots of…read moreparking. We liked this 270-acre park tucked away in Savage MD. We spend a bunch of time on the nice little playground for a range of ages, with climbers, swings, slides, benches, and picnic tables. It had plenty of nearby shade. There were facilities near the playground. This park is centered among miles of hiking trails. From one or another of the baseball diamonds you can access the Putuxent Branch Trail and the River Trail along the Little Patuxent. Crossing the river on a little wooden foot-bridge, you have the Wincopin Trails and the Savage Mill Trail. We have to come back and try out the trout-fishing in the river! We didnt visit them all, but they say they have 2 basketball courts, 5 baseball/softball fields that say permits-required, 2 sand volleyball courts, 4 tennis courts, plus a large open field that can be used for other sports, games, and events. There's a rentable pavilion. We didnt see the fire-ring or horseshoe pit. This time that we went there, (Jun 2026), they had a well-attended little league tournament going on. That made parking tighter than usual, but many seemed to be attending specific games, so spots came open pretty often. They also had at least four different food trucks! We tasted them all! Quite a nice park that seems small until you start exploring everything it has to offer!

Clean, safe, great walking trails. Fabulous park to spend the day in the spring and summer!read more

I absolutely love everything about this place!! The location -- right over the Bay Bridge, the…read moreinstructor -- Karla is just lovely, and the experience -- paddleboarding on the Chesapeake Bay!! An amazing day trip if you live in Baltimore, DC area, or even the Eastern Shore. Kent Island is easy to get to and close to a ton of restaurants so you can make an entire afternoon out of it. Karla was especially amazing because she let us know before the day of that the waters were going to be choppy due to the wind so we were warned about it being a little more difficult. Once we arrived, she took us through an introductory class to teach us the fundamentals about paddleboarding and form. She impressed upon us that the water was not very deep so that we weren't nervous going out on the choppy waters! She then came with us to take pictures of us standing up and a group shot all together! She also followed up with a thank you email and attached the pictures she took -- now if that isn't unbelievable service, I don't know what is!! I would (and will) visit her again as it was an amazing day on the water even if it was almost 100 degrees out!!!

I booked a private class for my sisters wedding party and we had a blast!!! Karla is SO MUCH FUN…read moreand knew exactly what we needed. The Bootcamp class is nothing to be scared of! It's the perfect mix of fun, relaxing, and strenuous. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect activity. She also was extremely accommodating to hold a private session outside of her normal classes. If you are in the area - give her a try!

Clean equipment and a great atmosphere. The grounds were being cut and kept while we were out there.read more

My boyfriend and I enjoy heading to Gorc Park when we want to take our workouts outside. There's…read moreton of multi-purpose fields and open space to do whatever you want if there isn't a game going on. We've run sprints and suicides, jogs around the field and other general HIIT workouts. There's an extra added challenge because part of Gorc sits on a hill. There's a playgrounds nearby if you wanted to use the monkey bars for calinsthetics. Docking a star because, as someone without kids, it seems like there are games or practices going on there practically all the time, so we haven't really gotten to enjoy it as often as we'd like. Parking is plenty, with overflow into the street. Get outdoors during this time if you (safely) can!

Stayed too in a cabin many years ago !! Loved this place too…read morebig pool Not too far from Washington DC You can stay here and take the Train in ! Would highly recommend this place ! Too if your goi g to Washington DC To see the sights ! Nice and clean ! They have showers there too where You can shower & toilets

Place was well maintained…read more Bathrooms were clean. The staff was very cool. Not just at check in (which was easy) , but they stopped to chat while I was hanging out with my dog. I plan to return