My wife and I have visited this trail several times in the past month and every time it has been…read morevery enjoyable. The trail is paved and kept clean. Every few miles there are porta potties and picnic tables if you need to use the toilet, rest or have a snack. There are some benches along the trail if you need to sit down or just take in the view of nature. We've started at several locations along the trail and from the trail heads. Often striking up conversations with others that are there to exercise or just enjoy the nature. Every one we have encountered has been friendly. The nature is really something else. The wildlife is really cool, we see something new every time such as Cow, deer, snakes, turtles, various birds species, fish, squirrels, beavers and other little things like dragon flies and butterflies. The trail is a nice break and I highly suggest it to anyone that wants a enjoyable place to ride,walk, run.

Great Bike Trail. It's also a walking and jogging trail. I love that it's secluded and there isn't…read moremuch access to the main roads from the trail. I've been coming here for quite a few years and have never had any problems. The paths are very clean and a lot of trees surrounding. Everyone is friendly and when crossing the main roads the cars will slow down and drivers are very vigilant on keeping an eye out. There are many landmarks and a lot of beautiful animals all over. Deer, Rabbits, many different sized dragon flies, turtles, snakes and we saw an Eagle before. The animals keep their distance and if you leave them alone your safe. Yesterday my watch said I rode for 25.30 miles one way and we didn't even reach the end. Love this area

I rarely rate a park/trail/nature below five stars. It is Mother Nature so far be it from me to…read morerate it below five. However, this nature/walking/running/biking trail was man made. It follows the high tension electrical wires that run along, fittingly, Electric Avenue. Along the route are small parks, lakes, and a few nature trails. Most of the trail goes through the back yards are well-maintained homes and farms. The entire paved (bituminous...black because it contains bitumen or asphalt) portion of trail is approximately six miles between Glenn Dale Road and and Bowie. The trail used to be a state-of-the-art electric commuter train railway (the eponymous Washington, Baltimore, & Annapolis Railroad...from 1908-1935). Some tracks were incorporated into the trail past Race Track Road in Bowie. Today the trail is used by pedestrians, runners, and bicyclists to burn some calories. The hills are not too steep but will challenge you. The folks are friendly and the trail is well maintained. Would that there were more restrooms. In Glenn Dale there is a community center we're one may use indoor facilities. Parking is available at three major points: 1) Glenn Dale Road, 2) Glenn Dale Splash Park, and 3) Race Track Road. This is my favorite walking spot in Glenn Dale. Not too crowded but the bicyclist sometimes think they are riding in a Tour de France peloton. Some groups use the trail for group rides and on those days just watch out. There are many thrilling tunnels and wooden bridge crossings all of which are solid and sound structures the exact opposite of death traps. The trail is almost a straight line with much signage and many markers. It would be almost impossible to get lost. Wildlife is plentiful too. Birds of all stripes and feathers, even woodpeckers that you can hear jackhammering away on trees. Hares and turtles. Deer and foxes. Amphibians and small rodents. You know, things found in woodlands, forest, and marshlands. There are many horse farms and other farms along the route that account for the sounds of roosters crowing in the morning and the moo of cows. People with dogs usually are good about following leash laws. Overall just an eclectic mix of all manner of flora and fauna. Four stars due to the high tension lines that scare me because I always think one is going to fall or that the magnetic energy may be harmful to health. Great people, well-maintained trail surface, and Mother Nature in her stunning simplicity.

The B&A trail is a wonderful walking/running/biking trail that stretches, obviously, from Annapolis…read moreto Baltimore. I accessed the trail in Annapolis. It was a bit confusing as the Annapolis parking lot was probably a half mile away from the trail. It was easy for me to just ride my bike there but I would be hesitant to bring kids and have them ride on the shoulder of the road where cars were speeding by at 60 mph. Once on the trail, i seriously enjoyed every second of my ride. The trail was wide enough that it was not a problem to pass other exercisers. Everyone seemed to know to stay to the right and pass to the left. It was not overly hilly and the trail was well maintained with no cracks/ potholes. Every few miles there were cute little picnic tables near coffee shops and cafes where riders were meeting up for meals. I didn't stop as I was well fueled during my ride but I will plan to do that next time I ride.

Located off Powder Mill road, it offers nice trails and is open free to the public. The visitor…read morecenter was closed, assuming because of COVID. We went looking for wildlife, but they must have been hiding or sleeping. Oh well, we will come some other time.

Add this to the "The Best 10 Hiking in Annapolis, MD"…read more With land surrounding the Patuxent and Little Patuxent rivers between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD, the Patuxent Research Refuge has grown from the original 2,670 acres to its present size of 12,841 acres and encompasses land formerly managed by the Departments of Agriculture and Defense. At the North Tract, approximately 20 miles of roads and trails exist for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. The Baltimore Gas and Electric Company has contributed to the creation of a wetland and wildlife viewing area where visitors may see waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and songbirds in an area that was formerly an artillery firing range. See https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_5/NWRS/South_Zone/Patuxent_Research_Refuge/NorthTractTrailsMap.pdf At the South Tract, approximately 5 miles of trails exist for hiking only (no bicycles are allowed). Trails and the seasonal tram tours highlight wildlife habitat and management practices. See https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_5/NWRS/South_Zone/Patuxent_Research_Refuge/SouthTractTrailMap.pdf

The PG side is now connected to the Anne Arundel side!!! It's been a long time coming, but the full…read moretrail is finally open. The full length from Odenton to Lanham is 13 mi. That new section is really nice. They've even repaired some of the small bridges to refresh the trail. Also, they have added bike repair stations at a few intersections along the trail. Which include a bike pump to put air in your tires and some tools that are chained to a pole. That's pretty cool!! If you'd like to extend your ride you can continue on down Odenton road for a few more miles. Check it out!

I am trying to focus on the positives during this covid-19 pandemic. One of the perks has been…read morebeing able to spend more time outdoors, all in the name of social distancing. The W B & A Trail is a nine-mile stretch that runs through Odenton (Anne Arundel. Situated in the family-friendly and super walkable Piney Orchard neighbhorhood, it is easy to access and open for all to enjoy. I've ran, walked and biked down the trails and have gotten a good workout in every time. You also get to enjoy the scenary as you pass by several bodies of water and bridges. It's pretty flat, so good for all levels of fitness. Be careful because the trail is divided up by road way. Get out there and get some fresh air and just breathe.

CYCLING THE B&A TRAIL…read more The B&A trail is about 15 miles long and easily accessible via the parking lot on Route 450 (about 2 bikes north of the "old Severn River Bridge). The trail can get on the weekend (starting at 9am) and has a number of stop signs at the entrance to neighborhoods and at road crossings. This will interrupt your rhythm if you're a fast road bike. This is a multi-use trail with joggers, dog walkers, skaters and cyclists. It's easy to share this train with 2-way traffic .. 2 can cycle side-by-side and easily pass others. Plenty of places to stop for food and drink, especially as you near Severna Park.

I think I'm in love!!! ha!…read more Going forward, THIS will be my favorite trail (until I find another)! While riding the BWI airport loop last week, I saw a sign for the B&A trail, so I knew I'd be here next. I still parked at the Thomas Dixon Observation Area and took the trail backwards (well, there's really no right way to take the Airport Loop, but the connection to the B&A is towards the end of the loop). Once I made it to the B&A connection, I had to ask myself, "Where have I been?" I could have been riding THIS trail the whole time! There's so much nature along the trail. Wetlands, native flowers, tons of bamboo, farmland, horses, etc. I love. Also, the trail is nice & flat with few bumps from raised roots. AND the areas that are raised are painted red so you can see them and prepare for the bump. WINNING! AND, there's a bathroom along the trail with a water fountain and bottle filler. The bathroom is air-conditioned, and I even had room to take my bike inside. It was spotless. It's a cute little orange house with benches in front & grass. Many people rest there. At that same spot there's also a contraption that has tools to fix your bike and an air pump. There are several rest areas along the way in the form of benches in the shade. There are also shops in the Severna Park area that cater to trial-goers. I saw a B&A Acai and Smoothie shop, The Bean Co, which I assume to be a coffee shop, and little sandwich shops. The trail is on the back side of the strip mall, but they have tables & chairs back there for trail patrons. I even saw a taproom if you'd like to stop for a beer. My mileage from the Thomas Dixon observation area to the end of the trail in Annapolis was 16 miles (32 roundtrip). You can get some good speed on the back half of the trail which seemed to be less populated. And I'm sure it's also less crowded during the week versus the weekends. It's a nice trail!

To me Goombay Adventures equals a really great time with like minded people. People who want to…read morehelp you thrive in nature, people who want you to experience the joy that nature brings. If you are stressed during the work week and want a quick getaway, with no phones, no noise, no interruptions. Goombay Adventures is where it is at.

What is a common phrase you hear amongst Goombay campers, hikers/backpackers and kickball…read moreenthusiast? IT'S A VIBE! I started hiking with Goombay in 2023 and years later I feel like I've found my tribe. I scrolled through pictures to share and in just 1 year I have participated in hiking, camping, skying, kickball, dodgeball, adult field day and game nights. We're off to Jamaica soon as well. The adventures go on! Out of these activities I have met life long friends. I look forward to each camping trip like a kid going off to camp.

Little Paint Branch Park is a small park in Beltsville, Maryland with a parking lot, a community…read morecenter, a playground with a big kid area and small kid area, trails and a few courts. If you want to access the playground, park furthest away from the entrance.

I have lived minutes from this park for 5 years and never knew this was right around the corner…read more It's peaceful and beautiful.... today was 77 degrees outside but almost the entire trail is covered with trees and the the small river going through makes it very comfortable to be walking for a while in the heat.

A wonderful park with good variety of equipment. Pavilion for seating and easy parking make this…read morevery family friendly!

This is becoming one of my new favorite places for going walking/jogging. I had almost forgotten…read moreabout it. Recently, I wanted a change of scenery from my usual park so I decided to come here early one morning. During the many months of quarantine, I had been enjoying getting fresh air! I like this park since it's not too far away for me. There's plenty of trails to walk and it's not too big where you'd easily get lost! And I'm someone who easily gets lost! They have ample parking. There's a few tennis courts. They have some signs up encouraging people to practice social distancing while exercising!

The shuttle was perfect! Debi got me to where I wanted to start my hike on the app trail and was…read morefun to converse with along the way! Looking forward to using the service next time I'm in the area!

Debi's shuttle service was one of our favorite parts of visiting Harper's Ferry! Great rates, she…read moredrove us around to different wineries and waited for us at each one. She was so incredibly kind and accommodating. I cannot recommend enough!