Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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Outdoor Activities and Amenities in Maryland

Accessible park trail

Public Lands - Accessible Park Trails

Cunningham Falls:
The Boardwalk Trail is .25 miles in length and is fully accessible. The trail ends at the base of the park's scenic 78-foot waterall. The Boardwalk Trail parking lot is open only to vehicles displaying the handicap accessible symbol.
Gunpowder Falls:
This 21 mile abandoned railroad bed makes an ideal surface for hikers, bikers and horseback riders to enjoy. The rail trail, formerly the NCR Trail, has been officially renamed the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail, in honor of Maryland's third Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary. Dr. Brown's vision was the major driving force in developing this multi-use recreational trail.
Merkle:
Driving tour.
Patapsco Valley:
The Tall Poplar Trail in the McKeldin area is a fun flowing trail that is roughly 4 -6' wide with sweeping turns and rolling contours. The trail resembles the single tract trails in the park but with a wider corridor and sightlines. The exposed roots and rocks on this trail are easier to navigate and can be rolled over with greater ease. The trail is great for kids learning to ride, older individuals who would like a less challenging trail and those who may be recuperating from an injury and would like to try to get back on the trails, and of course those who use the wider adaptive bikes.
Western Maryland Rail Trail:
The WMRT currently offers about 23 miles of flat, paved trail surface. The eastern terminus of the trail, known as Big Pool Station, is located ½ mile west of historic Fort Frederick State Park in Washington County, Maryland. Many visitors begin their WMRT excursions here although some prefer to start at the western terminus located in Pearre, Maryland, near Sideling Hill Wildlife Management Area. The WMRT parallels the C&O Canal for its entire length.
Western Maryland Rail Trail:
Hiker/biker trail (23 miles paved), Big Pool - Pit-toilet, Pearre Port-a-pot