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Indian Head Rail Trail

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 3.7 (3)
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  2. MD
  3. Southern Maryland
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“A well maintained paved Rail to Trails. Shelters and benches at easy intervals. ”

Brian Reardon
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13.8

Miles

22.2

KM

Point to Point

202' 62 m

High

7' 2 m

Low

213' 65 m

Up

106' 32 m

Down

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Avg Grade (0°)

2%

Max Grade (1°)

Dogs Unknown

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Family Friendly Flat and easy to park for quick access

Need to Know

Parking lots along the trail. Easy to leave a car at one end to shuttle folks back to the start.

Description

No major challenges. A great trail for BSA Scout hikes and bike rides. Plenty of shelter and benches with water at a few locations. Well marked at every mile.

Flora & Fauna

Deer, Fox, Turkey

Contacts

Land Manager: Calvert County Natural Resources Division

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Brian Reardon
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  3.7 from 3 votes

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in Southern Maryland

#23361

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  3.7 from 3 votes
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#1

in Southern Maryland

#319

in Maryland

#23,361

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Jul 5, 2021
Colin Credle
We saw green heron, turtle laying eggs, beaver and a snake crossing the path and some stunning lilies. Too may bicyclists, some who passed too close. 10mi — 5h 00m

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