Dog Hikes

Among Maryland’s many canine-friendly parks is Pasadena-based Downs Memorial Park the site of both “Dog Beach” and a quiet pond near the North Overlook. Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis also provides a popular Dog Beach and dog exercise area. Other dog-friendly hikes are found at Oregon Ridge Park, Savage Park and the Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area. Please check with park offices about leash laws and park regulations.

Quiet Waters Park dog beach

 

 

 

Hiking, Running & Cycling Resources

 

State Park Trail Guides (for purchase): www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/trailguides.html, 1-800-830-3974.

DNR hiking information: http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/outdoors/hiking.html.

DNR biking trail maps: www.dnr.maryland.gov/outdoors/biking.html.

Maryland Bicycle Map and other State Highway Administration travel publications: www.sha.state.md.us/SHAservices/mapsbrochures/maps/oppe/maps.asp, 410-545-5656.

Maryland Association of Mountain Bike Operators: www.mambomaryland.com.

National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Program Office: www.nps.gov, 1-800-YOUR-BAY (1-800-968-7229).

“Maryland Running Guide”: www.marylandrunning.com/runs.

 

County tourism offices have details about great local bicycle routes and footpaths. You can also inquire at any county or state visitor center. (There may be a charge for some map packets.)

 

Click here for a listing of county resources and trails.