150-mile rail-trail to Pittsburgh. Favorite day rides: 6 miles to the Brush Tunnel, or take the train up to Frostburg and coast 15 miles home. Check trail alerts before you ride.
Address:
Mile 0, Canal Place, 13 Canal St · Walk
Email:
184.5-mile towpath to Georgetown. Day trip: 35 miles to the 3,118-foot Paw Paw Tunnel, with a shuttle back.
Address:
Cumberland Visitor Center, 13 Canal St · Walk
Phone:
301-722-8226 (visitor center)
301-739-4200 (park)
Bike and e-bike rentals, repairs and trail shuttles for the GAP and towpath.
Address:
14 Howard St · Walk
Phone:
301-777-8724
Maryland's only rail-bike tours: pedal the scenic railroad's line from the Frostburg Depot, with river kayak combos. Book online.
Address:
Frostburg Depot, 19 Depot St, Frostburg
Via Website Only:
https://www.mdmountainside.com/tracks-and-yaks/
3,000 acres around 243-acre Lake Habeeb, "the bluest water in the state"; 5.3-mile Lakeside Loop and a mile-long gorge. Weekend day-use reservations from Memorial Day.
Address:
12500 Pleasant Valley Rd, Flintstone
Phone:
301-722-1480
Email:
rockygap.statepark@maryland.gov
Maryland's only Jack Nicklaus Signature course, inside the state park.
Address:
16701 Lakeview Rd NE, Flintstone
Phone:
301-784-8400
47,560 acres, the largest contiguous public land in Maryland: overlooks, a 24-mile backpacking trail and mountain-bike trails.
Address:
28700 Headquarters Dr NE, Flintstone
Phone:
301-478-3124
Day-use park with 10+ miles of trails and an Olympic-size pool (summer). Nearby Dans Rock Overlook (2,898 ft) is the county's highest point, reached separately by Old Dans Rock Rd SW.
Address:
17410 Recreation Area Rd SW, Lonaconing
Phone:
301-895-5453
County tourism hub for paddling access on the Potomac, fishing, golf, outfitters and scenic byways.
Address:
Countywide
Phone:
301-777-5132
Email: