Life outside Baltimore: What nature trails should you visit this summer?

MAY 17 2019

If you’re planning to have your outdoor activities out of Baltimore on your next summer holiday, we’ve got some great ideas for you. And if you want to go “further afield” we’ve also got the list of the best destinations for mountain biking across the US.  Check out these nature trails outside Baltimore for your next mountain biking adventure this summer.

The Great Allegheny Passage, Cumberland MD - An iconic rail-trail built by the Allegheny Trail Alliance with assistance from private foundations, federal, state and local agencies, with additional support from many volunteers and local biking groups, the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage spans from Cumberland (MD) to Pittsburgh (PA). One of the lengthiest rail-trails in the US, mountain bikers as well as travelers are often enticed by its breathtaking panorama. Its main appeal probably, is that it offers a 334-mile off-road route to Washington D.C. from Pittsburgh. Most of the route goes along old rail beds that feature picturesque rivers and streams. More...