The best walks and hikes in Carroll County
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Maryland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Carroll County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Carroll County is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 1, 2025
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1. Switchback Trail loop — Patapsco Valley State Park
6.97km
01:53
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
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2. Freedom Park loop — Patapsco Valley State Park
3.28km
00:52
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Piney Run Park Inlet Trail loop — Carroll County
5.57km
01:27
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
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6. Plantation Trail loop — Patapsco Valley State Park
2.70km
00:46
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
hikers
8. Liberty loop — Liberty Reservoir Cooperative Wildlife Management Area
19.5km
05:08
170m
170m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
10. Medicine Tree Trail loop — Patapsco Valley State Park
690m
00:12
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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