The best hiking trails in Howard County

location_on Maryland · 93 Hiking Trails

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What to expect

Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Howard County, Maryland. The Patapsco Howard County Thru and Daniel's Singletrack Loop Trail is the most popular trail. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Western Regional Park Loop and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Grist Mill and Swinging Bridge Loop Trail. The longest trail is the Patuxent Branchand Lake Elkhorn Trail at 19.0 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Warfield Pond Loop at 1.1 km. Get off line access to Healthcare, Restaurant, Fastfood, and Shelter locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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Most popular trails

1

Difficult

OEC Connector Loop

Howard County, Maryland · star 0.0 (0) · 1.7 km · Est. 28 min

2

Easy

Lake Elkhorn via Patuxent Branch Trail

Howard County, Maryland · star 0.0 (0) · 15.2 km · Est. 3 hrs 13 min

3

Medium

Schooley Mill Park Loop

Howard County, Maryland · star 0.0 (0) · 3.1 km · Est. 42 min

4

Medium

Middle Patuxent River Loop

Howard County, Maryland · star 0.0 (0) · 1.8 km · Est. 25 min

5

Medium

Busy Grass Pond and Sweet Hours Park

Howard County, Maryland · star 0.0 (0) · 5.8 km · Est. 1 hrs 19 min

6

Medium

Western Regional Park Loop

Howard County, Maryland · star 0.0 (0) · 2.3 km · Est. 32 min

7

Medium

Wildlife Loop Trail and South Wind Trail Loop

Howard County, Maryland · star 0.0 (0) · 7.8 km · Est. 1 hrs 46 min

8

Medium

Rockburn Branch Loop Trail

Howard County, Maryland · star 0.0 (0) · 3.8 km · Est. 55 min

9

Medium

South Branch Patapsco River Road Loop

Howard County, Maryland · star 0.0 (0) · 1.3 km · Est. 18 min

10

Easy

Centennial Lake Loop

Howard County, Maryland · star 0.0 (0) · 4.1 km · Est. 53 min

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