Schaeffer Farm Trail, Seneca Creek State Park, Rockville,...
An easy loop that meanders in and out of new and mature woods and cornfields along several creeks in the Seneca Creek drainage. A good chance of seeing deer and other wildlife. Special considerations: The trails in the sys- t... trails.com
Appalachian Trail
As with all multi-day thru-hikes you will need a car at the end of the trail to take you back to your start point, or a friend to drop you off and pick you up. The trail follows the South Mountain crest for most of its dis... trailpeak.com
Lostland Run
This is an amazing hike that is very well kept with pleanty of bridges and clear pathways to help you enjoy your trip. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/potomacguide.html Directions: From Oakland, head east on MD 135,... trailpeak.com
Little Bennett Regional Park
This is a beautiful park with a little bit of everything, with woods, streams, and meadows. http://www.mc-mncppc.org/Parks/enterprise/park_facilities/little_bennett/bennett_trails.shtm Directions: Take I-270 between Gaithe... trailpeak.com
Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain stands out among the rolling hills around it, and is definitely worth a visit. http://www.sugarloafmd.com/ Directions: Take I-270 between Gaithersburg and Frederick, take exit 22 onto MD 109 heading sout... trailpeak.com