Plenty of hiking and biking to do on Southern Maryland's trails
by KATIE FITZPATRICK, Staff Writer, somdnews.com
Spring has sprung, and people are looking forward to warmer weather, sunshine and more outdoor activities.
One outdoor activity that seems to be a growing trend in Southern Maryland is hiking and biking on the many area trails, some of which have been expanded and some of which have been recently established.
Expansion, growth
With about 51 miles of various types of trails, Tom Roland of Charles County Parks said Charles has been “pretty progressive over the last couple of years” by continuing to add more trails.
“We hear from the public that trails are something that are desired by the community, and it makes Charles County a better place to live,” Roland said. “That's part of our mission, to increase the quality of life for our residents.”
Residents and visitors can enjoy about 22 miles of trails in Maxwell Hall Park and Oak Ridge Park in Hughesville; about four miles of trails in Friendship Farm Park and Mallows Bay Park in Nanjemoy; and about two miles of trails in Gilbert Run Park in Bryantown.
Charles County's major attraction is the 2½-year-old Indian Head Rail Trail, which offers 13 miles of paved trails, Roland said. The trail connects Indian Head with White Plains, and it primarily passes through undeveloped land.
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