Map of bike paths / walking paths in the Annapolis area
Recreational trails for walking, running and cycling in Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis is located along the shores of the Severn River and the shores of Chesapeake Bay in Eastern Maryland. The city is the state capitol and is situated to the southeast of Baltimore and to the east of Washington D.C. Other communities in the Annapolis area include Hillsmere Shores, Stevensville, Skidmore, Cape St. Claire, Severna Park, Pasadena and Odenton.
Baltimore and Annapolis Trail (B&A Trail)
The Baltimore and Annapolis Trail, B&A Trail, is a 13.4-mile long paved pathway that spans between the cities of Glen Burnie and Annapolis in Maryland.This area is located to the south of Baltimore and north of Annapolis.
The trail follows the route of an abandoned railroad right-of-way and travels diagonally through several communities to the north of Annapolis. The northwest end of the Baltimore and Annapolis Trail is located near the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The trail is used by people commuting to work, school or to the airport by bike as well as for recreational purposes.
Read more about the Baltimore and Annapolis Trail
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail (WB&A Trail)
The Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Trail, or WB&A Trail, is a 13-mile long paved pathway in two separate sections that span between Lanham and Odenton in Maryland. This area lies between the greater Washington DC area, Annapolis and Baltimore. The trail follows the route of an abandoned railroad right-of-way and takes a diagonal direction through residential neighborhoods, farmland and natural areas.
A portion of the WB&A Trail is located in Prince George's County and a portion of the trail is located in Anne Arundel County. There is a gap in the WB&A Trail at the Patuxent River Park in the community in Bowie. The trail is completed in two sections with a gap at the Patuxent River and a few other short gaps where trail users will need to use local roadways to reach the next section of trail.
Read more about the WB&A Trail
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the recreational trails located in Annapolis, Maryland.
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