Guides with the Keyword "Oakland Maryland"

Potomac State Forest

Oakland, Maryland 21550
Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Skiing
The Potomac State Forest, 11,461 acres situated between the towns of Oakland and Westernport and partially bordering the Potomac River, is reached from Maryland Routes 135 and 560. The forest drains i ...
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Swallow Falls State Park

Oakland, Maryland 21550
Filed Under: Camping, Cultural, Hiking
This mountain park is located nine miles north of Oakland, Maryland contains some of Maryland's most breathtaking scenery. The Youghiogheny River flows along the park's borders, passing through shaded ...
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Western Maryland Rail Trail

Big Pool, Maryland 21711
Filed Under: Running
The Western Maryland Rail is 19 mile paved path that begins at Big Pool and ends at Pearre, Maryland. This trail paralells part of the 184 mile C&O Canal Towpath. It is possible to cross over from the ...
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Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland

Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Filed Under: Cultural
The multi-component Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve-Maryland reflects the diversity of estuarine habitats found within the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay. In Somerset County ...
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Garrett State Forest

Oakland, Maryland 21550
Filed Under: Camping, Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Skiing
The forest contains a diversity of trees, abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery. In 1906 this forest was given to the state of Maryland and was the beginning of our present public lands system. Moun ...
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Herrington Manor State Park

Oakland, Maryland 21550
Filed Under: Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Paddling, Skiing
Located within Garrett State Forest in Garrett County, Herrington Manor State Park's development began in the 1930's with the aid of the Civilian Conservation Corps. A 53-acre lake was formed by dammi ...
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C and O Canal Towpath

Cumberland, Maryland
Filed Under: Hiking, Running
The C&O Canal Towpath is 184.5 miles from Cumberland, Maryland to Washington D.C. The JFK 50 miler ultramarathon includes part of this run on its route. The route is very scenic, following a river in ...
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Bay Ridge Loop

Annapolis, Maryland 21404
Filed Under: Running
This run boasts beautiful views of Thomas Point, the Bay Bridge, and the city skyline. The Bay Ridge Loop run is a 5.2 mile loop on all roads. To begin, park at Penninsula Park on Bay Ridge Road about ...
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Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park

Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043
Filed Under: Running
I have only run here once or twice, but have biked the mail loop around Creve Coeur Lake many times. The trail around the lake is very flat, but there is little shade so it can be pretty miserable wi ...
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Zoo Zoom

Baltimore, Maryland 21217
November 5, 2006, Filed Under: Running
A unique and engaging 5-mile race tht attracts over 600 runners of all abilities amnd ages. Known for its wild course, Zoo ZOOM takes athletes through scenic Druid Hill Park ands into the Zoo for a fa ...
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