Hikes near Towson
Towson sits in Maryland, United States. MR. ALPS lists 11 waymarked hiking trails starting from or crossing the area, 76 km of marked route in total. They run from 2.1 km to 32.1 km, the longest being Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail. 9 of them record their elevation gain, between 30 m and 240 m.
The trail network at a glance
- Waymarked trails
- 11
- Total marked distance
- 76 km
- Shortest route
- 2.1 km
- Longest route
- 32.1 km
- Elevation gain
- 30–240 m (on 9 trails)
- Route maps available
- on 9 trails
Walking times are estimates calculated from distance and elevation gain using Naismith's rule, and exclude stops.
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Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
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Sam's Grave Trail
The Sam's Grave Trail is named for a grave for a dog name Sam that someone emplaced along it.
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Red Trail
The main hiking path in Lake Roland. The path mostly follows an old railroad grade. The southern end includes steps.
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Morgan Mill Trail
The Morgan Mill trail is a collection of fire roads that traverse the woods near Morgan Mill Road. As with all trails in Loch Raven, there is no official designation. This route is the generally accepted course by users.
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Merryman's Mill Trail
The Merryman's Mill Trail is an unofficial network of trails around the historic namesake mill. The mill's ruins and cemetery are visible along the route.
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Merryman's Mill Trail (Lower)
The Merryman's Mill Trail, lower option follows the stays closer to the waters edge and is an unofficial network of trails around the historic namesake mill. The mill's ruins and cemetery are visible along the route.
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Sherwood Trail
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S. James Campbell & Ivy Hill Trail
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Loggers Trail
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Pink Trail
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Big Gunpowder Falls Trail
More hiking near Towson
Other walking bases within 40 km of Towson, each with its own trail list:
- Glen Burnie, Maryland — 3 trails, 26.4 km away
- Columbia, Maryland — 5 trails, 30.2 km away