Easy hikes and walks in Howard County
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1,311
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hikes
Last updated: October 25, 2025
4.6
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1. Centennial Lake Loop Trail — Columbia, Maryland
5.02km
01:19
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(3)
71
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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60
hikers
3. Lake Elkhorn loop — Columbia, Maryland
3.08km
00:48
10m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
13
hikers
4. Cascade Falls Trail loop — Patapsco Valley State Park
4.67km
01:20
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(17)
25
hikers
5. Wincopin Trails and cotton mill relics — Columbia, Maryland
5.43km
01:27
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
16
hikers
6. Lake Wilde and Lake Kittamaqundi loops — Columbia, Maryland
6.40km
01:38
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
11
hikers
7. Savage Historic Mill Trail — Savage
2.68km
00:42
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
hikers
8. Wilde Lake Loop trail — Columbia, Maryland
2.19km
00:34
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
hikers
9. Pickall Trail loop — Patapsco Valley State Park
5.24km
01:25
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
2
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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