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Northern Central Railroad (NCRR) Trail:
This 20 mile long unpaved multi-use facility was the state's first rail trail,
constructed in the 1980's. It provides a safe and aesthetic environment
for hikers, bikers, equestrians, and cross country skiers. The trail
parallels the Gun Powder River, a favorite spot for fishing and
tubing. The trail extends from just south of Paper Mill Road in
Cockeysville to the Pennsylvania line. Once in Pennsylvania, the
trail extends for another 10 miles passing through several small
towns. This section of the trail will eventually extend to York,
PA. The trail is ADA accessible. For more information, please contact
the NCRR Trail at: 410-592-2897.
Rock Creek Stream Valley Park:
Rock Creek Park is an extensive greenway that extends from Lake Needwood
in upper Montgomery County to the Georgetown area in central Washington D.C.
The paved off-road/on-road system helps hikers, cyclists, and equestrians
traverse the heavily populated urban sections of Maryland and the district
with connections to a number of recreational and athletic sites, camp grounds,
and neighborhoods. The facility is ADA accessible. For more information,
please contact the Montgomery County Department of Recreation and Parks at 301-495-2525.
Western Maryland Rail Trail:
The 10 mile long paved trail winds westward from its southern terminus at Big Pool north
to Hancock using the abandoned Western Maryland Railroad right-of-way that parallels
the north side of the C&O Canal. This trail was constructed for the explicit purpose
of providing a State Park facility in the Western Maryland region that was ADA accessible.
The trail will eventually extend west to Little Orleans. For more information,
please contact Fort Frederick State Park at 301-842-2155.
Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal National Historic Park:
The C&O Canal towpath is a 184 mile long pathway that extends south from Cumberland,
Maryland to the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C. The unpaved trail varies in width
from a single track width to 10 feet. It is frequented by hikers, bikers, and equestrians. The
150 mile long Great Allegany Passage in Pennsylvania will eventually extend from Pittsburgh to
connect to the C&O in Cumberland making this one of the longest trails in the country, 335 plus miles.
This trail is in a natural condition and may not be accessible to wheelchairs throughout the park. For
more information, please contact the National Park Service at 301-739-4200.
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