Awesome trail!!! Could get a bit crowded on weekends when the weather shines. Connects to Annapolis trail. First time we went there, we accidentally biked to Annapolis ) It's always fun to bike there and see other families biking with their kids. Can't wait to go there again and again. read more

Have been riding this trail for many years always enjoyable until lately. It's being overrun by e bikes which create a hazard to slower moving less mass bikes. Signs indicate no motorized vehicles. read more

Since moving to Baltimore, this has been one of my go-to trails for easy access. I park at the Thomas Dixon Observatory or at one of the gas stations closer to 97 (to get extra mileage). I like this trail because it's a loop. I generally ride on roads with large shoulder space, but I'm still mapping that out. So, this trail has proved useful. I'd say it's about 20-30% shaded, so take that into consideration on hot days! I'm not a fan of the rough spots (where the asphalt forms bumps, probably from the tree roots), but it's mostly a smooth ride. Just today, while on the trail, I realized that it connects to the B&A Trail, which will give you another 14 miles and travels out to Arnold! Wow. I think I'll try that one day. You'll find people biking, walking & running. So, if you're on a bike, be careful around those turns. Pass on the left and announce yourself. Have fun. read more

So peaceful, it does not matter if you are walking, running or biking this place is clean. Mostly flat and calming. There are multiple ways throughout the area to enter the trail as well. You learn your favorites as you go. read more

I've been wanting to try this trail for a couple of years and so glad I finally did it. The trail was over and smooth. There were a lot of different views and scenes you go through during the in....horses, to planes, to schools. It was super peaceful and beautiful. They had a good signage, but there were a couple of times that it was confusing which way to go. There was a parking lot by the observatory. When I got there by 9:30am there was still a good amount of parking but by the time I was done with the run, it was super packed. read more

First time The path was in great condition. Paved. Flat. Shady. Not crowded on a weekday. 13.3 miles. We rode 5 to 13.3 then turned around to milepost 1 than turned back towards the car. Signs were every half mile. Occasionally .25 mile signs We parked at milepost 5. We ate at Squisto in Severna Park afterwards. I wish it was closer to my house. I saw a sub shop that looked worth going to a few feet from this restaurant. read more

BWI Bike Trail - MP 13.3 - Parks Near Me - Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Great around the airport, scenic views throughout the trail. Pathways are pretty flat a few hills and shaded areas while riding. Parking was a little tight but manageable. There was also an ice cream truck with snacks and cold drinks parked outside if you need something to cool you down. read more

it was a warm summer day and I had not a care in the world. I found this mysterious trail via yelp and decided to embark on my quest to this new trail. I hopped in the whip with my roller skates, a bottle of water, and a dream of cruising along a nice, paved bike path. When I arrived to the trail, I was in bumfuck nowhere and had to park my car about a half mile away in some random neighborhood, but alas I had already traveled 30 minutes and I would be damned if a short and award walk thru a residential neighborhood would stop be from pursuing my dreams. It wasn't long before my dream turned into a complete nightmare. I arrived to the trail, laced up my skates, and began my roller adventure on the BWI bike trail. After about a mile and a half of short trails, random sidewalks and crossing a few large intersections, I finally found myself on the actual path. As I was coming around a turn, I found myself on an extremely steep hill heading straight towards train tracks. I was going at least 69 miles per hour on my skates and I knew that I would actually die if I didn't slow down before I reached the end of the hill. I swallowed my pride and I bailed out on the hill, ultimately snapping and breaking my wrist. I sat there on the hill with a broken wrist, completely covered in blood from a gash on my elbow as cars and bikers spread by me, realizing that the world was a cruel place. I then had to walk almost two miles back to my vehicle looking like an actual horror film extra. I think this trail is haunted. Probably great for riding bikes tho. read more

I love this bike trail! It can be crowded on weekends and summer evenings. If there isn't parking spaces open at the end of the trail, airplane park side, you can park on either side of WB&A. You'll see plenty of cars parked on both sides of the road. The trail is perfect for bikers, runners, walkers, strollers alike. I walk most days and have always felt safe. You can get a good cardio workout in. Spring and Summer Saturday afternoons a snowball truck is at the airplane park end of the trail, perfect for the end of a hot run/walk! read more

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the BWI trail is an 12.5 mile long biking/running/rollerblading trail that goes around the airport and connects with the Linthicum light rail station and a bike trail to Annapolis. The terrain is actually fairly variable with some interesting sights, including an emu and a horse ranch. Some parts of the trail are more heavily used than others but by and large you should be able to go pretty fast. The fact that the light rail goes there makes getting to and from the trail pretty easy (you can bring your bike on the lightrail). The lightrail to the airport doesn't run as often as the branch to cromwell/glen burnie, but it doesn't matter b/c they both connect at the linthicum trailhead. Use the 'bike directions' feature on google maps to better visualize the trail map. read more

BWI Bike Trail - emu! - Parks Near Me - Linthicum Heights, Maryland

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Super fun, a good length and fun for riding with family. Not particularly challenging, but a nice, fun relaxing way to get exercise. I love that it's a loop and that I can stop and watch the airplanes land at the park for a break. A few uphills and some fun downhills, but mostly just a gentle loop. read more

Awesome bike trail - about 13 mile loop. Paved, great views of the airplanes taking off and landing. The Dixon Observation Park has a very small parking area, so opt to park somewhere else close to the trail and ride your bike from there....local business parking lot like Burger King, etc. read more

If you are die hard bikers, this is a must trail for your daily biking. Arundel residents are lucky to have this trail. Road interruptions from traffic flow are minimal still must observe proper gear bike attire and caution of speed for pedestrians safety and avoid crash with vehicles in sight. read more

Great trail ride for the family - lots of visual interest with airplanes, Light Rail, Amtrack, MARC and automobiles! Good for kids who can ride independently for a decent distance, though some road crossings absolutely require adult supervision for the younger ones. My oldest did the trail on a larger one-speed, but transitioned to a bike with gears shortly after that. Rolling hills, buttons for traffic lights/crossing, well maintained. The observation area parking lot gets full around lunch time, but it is a good stopping place to watch the planes come in for a landing, or to unpack the smaller kids in the trailer, tag-a-long or bonus seat to unwind. People walk and rollerblade here as well. More kids and training wheels near the observation area, and has less shade than the B & A trail, but has some shade - it's a true loop, so there will be a "sunnier side" depending on your timing/location. read more

Amazing trail, well kept with great views and plenty of spots to jump on/off. From a few miles to the full length of about 40 miles (including the PA trail that continues from the Mason-Dixon Line to York, PA. Open to walkers, runners, hikers, cyclist and Horse riding. Pure enjoyment. read more