Self-Guided Recreation In Central
Maryland State Parks and Forests

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Birding

• Birding, Susquehanna State Park (2.3 mi.)
• Birding, Gunpowder Falls State Park (3.4 mi.)

Canoeing/Kayaking

• Canoeing/Kayaking, Big Gunpowder Falls, Falls Road to Big Falls Road (4.1 mi.)
• Canoeing/Kayaking, Big Gunpowder Falls, York Road to Sparks Road (11 mi.)
• Canoeing/Kayaking, Big Gunpowder Falls, Jones Road to Marriner Park (4.1 mi.)
• Kayaking, Big Gunpowder Falls, Bel Air Road to Jones Road (3.4 mi.)
• Canoeing/Kayaking, Susquehanna River (9 mi.)
• Canoeing/Kayaking, Deer Creek (4.6 mi.)
• Canoeing/Kayaking, Deer Creek (15.5 mi.)
• Canoeing/Kayaking, Deer Creek (8.9 mi.)
• Canoeing, Patapsco Valley State Park, Daniels Area (4.7 mi.)
• Canoeing, Patapsco valley State Park, Orange Grove/Avalon Area (2 mi.)

Cross Country Skiing

• Cross Country Skiing, Gunpowder Falls State Park (7.5 to 40 mi.)

Fishing

• Fishing, Susquehanna River near Susquehanna State Park
• Fishing, Deer Creek near Rocks State Park
• Tidal Water Fishing/Crabbing, Dundee Creek Marina near Gunpowder Falls State Park
• Put and Take Trout Fishing, lower Big Gunpowder Falls River
• Put and Take Trout Fishing, Little Gunpowder Falls River
• Put and Take Trout Fishing, Little Falls and Beetree Run
• Put and Take Trout Fishing, upper Big Gunpowder Falls River
• Catch and Release Trout Fishing, upper Big Gunpowder Falls River
• Tidal Water Fishing/Crabbing, North Point State Park

Hiking

• Hiking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Big Gunpowder Trail (4.8 mi.)
• Hiking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Sweathouse and Stocksdale Trails (1.7 and 3.7 mi.)
• Hiking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Jerusalem Village (1 mi.)
• Hiking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Jerusalem Village (2.5 to 4 mi.)
• Hiking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Lost Pond Trail (3.1 mi)
• Hiking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Northern Central Rail Trail (7.5 to 40 mi.)
• Hiking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Big Gunpowder Trail (4.8 mi.)
• Hiking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Panther Branch Trail (4.2 mi.)
• Hiking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Mingo Forks Trail (3.6 mi.)
• Hiking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Gunpowder South Trail (5.3 mi.)
• Hiking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Gunpowder South Trail (5.1 mi.)
• Hiking, Rocks State Park, White Trail (2 mi.)
• Hiking, Rocks State Park, Falling Branch Area (.5 mi.)
• Hiking, Patapsco Valley State Park, Old Ranger Trail (1.5 mi.)
• Hiking, Patapsco Valley State Park, Soapstone Trail (2.7 mi.)
• Hiking, Patapsco Valley State Park, Buzzards Rock Trail (2.5 mi.)
• Hiking, Patapsco Valley State Park, Forest Glen, Sawmill Branch and Santee Branch Trail Loop (2 mi.)
• Hiking, Patapsco Valley State Park, Ridge and Valley View Trails (2.4 mi.)
• Hiking, Patapsco Valley State Park, Cascade Falls Trail Loop (4.4 mi.)
• Hiking, Patapsco Valley State Park, Trail of the Camel's Den/Abandoned B&O Railroad Loop (2.5 mi.)

Horseback Riding

• Horseback Riding, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Bunker Hill Road to Falls Road (5.3 mi.)
• Horseback Riding, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Hereford Area (11.5 to 21 mi.)

Hunting

• Bow Hunting, Susquehanna State Park
• Bow Hunting, Gunpowder Falls State Park
• Waterfowl Hunting, Susquehanna State Park
• Waterfowl Hunting, Gunpowder Falls State Park

Historical Walking Tour

• Historical Walking Tour, Patapsco Valley State Park, Hollofield Area (1.5 mi.)
• Historical Walking Tour, Susquehanna State Park, Rock Run Area (.25 mi.)
• Historical Walking Tour, Patapsco Valley State Park, Avalon Area (2 mi.)
• Historical Walking Tour, Patapsco Valley State Park, Orange Grove/Avalon Area (2.2 mi.)
• Historical Walking Tour, Patapsco Valley State Park, Daniels Area (3.6 mi.)

Mountain Biking/Road Biking

• Mountain Biking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Sweet Air Area (11.6 mi.)
• Mountain Biking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Lost Pond Trail (3.1 mi.)
• Mountain Biking, Susquehanna State Park (12.5 mi.)
• Mountain Biking, Susquehanna State Park, Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway (4 mi.)
• Road Biking, Susquehanna State Park (2.3 mi.)
• Road Biking, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Hereford Area (7.5 to 40 mi.)
• Mountain Biking, Patapsco Valley State Park, Old Ranger Trail (1.5 mi.)
• Road Biking, Patapsco Valley State Park, Grist Mill Trail and River Road (5 mi.)
• Mountain Biking, Patapsco Valley State Park, Ridge, Rockburn Branch and Cascade Trails (7.9 mi.)
• Mountain Biking, Patapsco Valley State Park, Santee Branch, Soapstone, Grist Mill, Buzzards Rock and Sawmill Branch Trails (8.8 mi.)

Rock Climbing

• Climbing, Rocks State Park

Tubing

• Tubing, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Hereford Area (.9 mi.)
• Tubing, Rocks State Park, Deer Creek (.75 mi.)
• Tubing, Patapsco Valley State Park, Orange Grove/Avalon Area (3 mi.)

Last Updated February 12, 2003