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Recent Trail Reviews

WB&A Trail

WB&A from horsepen

September, 2023 by annie.quo

As said in several of the previous reviews, these are two segmented trails. The southern part of the segmented trail is very nice. Nicely paved trails with pretty views along the way. A few walkers, joggers, and bikers frequent this trail.

Trolley Line #9 Trail

Well maintained and interesting trail

September, 2023 by a.hansen800

The paved path is wide with slope gentle enough for manual wheelchair to navigate. We started at wheelchair-accessible entrance off Westchester Ave, turning back at Oella Ave bakery. Round trip was about 1-1/2 hours. On a hot weekday afternoon in August the path was cool (thanks to tall tree canopy) and quiet (a scattering of runners, bikers, stroller pushers). Love the sense of unspoiled nature and history this well-conceived trail provides.

Custis Trail

so so

September, 2023 by redlocs_99

Started at bon air rose garden and connected to the Curtis. Immediate under the highway you turn back east and hit a “hill”. I found myself vacillating between 22mph down hills to 4mph struggling up. Lol. The route runs along the interstate and goes up and down for the first 3-4miles and then dumps into Dc. Where you have a few cross streets to navigate and then runs along the river. It’s all paved, wide enough to pass, not too many blind corners, and despite the up and down, it was a decent little unexpected workout.

Accordion

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

It could be a 5 star

September, 2023 by jdietz4361

We rode a 10 mile section of trail north of the Williamsport visitors center. Sunny day, high 60’s. It was the day after a 30 minute rain storm. Trees were in full bloom. Why 2 stars when it could be a 5? The trail needs a good layer of hard packed stone. Any rain will turn many spots into mud, as we encountered. The trail rides along the Potomac River. You could just about see otherwise the trail is under cover. To make it a 5, make sure the trail has dried out and the leaves have not bloomed or the have already dropped. It would sure be a 5.

Sligo Creek Trail

Nice little trail. could use some new pavement

September, 2023 by joenad55

Jogged this one recently from Forest Glen on down. Nice experience, a lot of construction going on in various areas. the asphalt is some areas is cracking, and had to watch my step.

Rock Creek Trail (MD)

First long bike trip

September, 2023 by sbfvptbdvq

We loved the challenge. New e-bike riders.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Adventure awaits...

September, 2023 by kilroy55_tl

If you are a history buff, esp. of the civil war, this trail is a must, and I highly recommend making Antietam Battlefield part of your trail ride. The surface is bumpy in spots, but overall, a very enjoyable ride and something to be experienced, esp. seeing Washington DC magically appear at the end of a long journey from Cumberland, MD to DC. Favorite spots were the boardwalks bordering the Potomac River and Harper's Ferry, be sure to stop at HF see the surrounding start of the Shenandoah Valley and Harper's Ferry from the bridge connecting the trail to HF.

B&A Trail

Very pleasant ride

September, 2023 by shcavan_tl

Highly recommend this trail. It’s well kept, smooth service, partly sunny, partly shady.

Jones Falls Trail

Not a favorite

September, 2023 by shcavan_tl

This trail is poorly marked in numerous areas, not all areas are kept up, and there are many switchbacks. Just not a very enjoyable ride.

Patuxent Branch Trail

Howard county destroying trail

September, 2023 by james.pirtle

Trail is awesome. Howard county destroying trail by paving and over building.

Magruder Branch Trail

Meet Mother Nature

September, 2023 by richybams

Excellent place to communicate and be in symbiosis with Mother Nature ¿

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

Rode on a weekday around 1 for a few hours. Not crowded and nice and peaceful.

September, 2023 by fizhman

Rode on a weekday around 1 for a few hours. Not crowded and nice and peaceful.

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