Trails
Rail Trails and Greenways in Maryland
Classes are the US e-bike classes the trail manager allows. Each name links to the trail's own page.
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | E-bike access | Classes | Endpoints | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C&O Canal Towpath Canal towpath | 184. | Gravel | All bike routes | - | Georgetown to Cumberland | 15 mph limit; pedaling required. |
| Great Allegheny Passage | 150 | Gravel | Varies by section | Class 1-2 | Pittsburgh to Cumberland | DCNR rules cover the Ohiopyle segment; other owners set rules elsewhere. |
| Western Maryland Rail Trail | 22.5 | Paved | All bike routes | Class 1 | Fort Frederick to Pearre | Class 1 only. |
| Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail | 20 | Gravel | All bike routes | Class 1 | Ashland to Pennsylvania line | Class 1 only; continues north as the York County Heritage Trail. |
| Michael Castle Trail Paved path | 16 | Paved | All bike routes | - | Delaware City to Chesapeake City | |
| Capital Crescent Trail | 7 | Paved | Varies by section | - | Georgetown to Bethesda | NPS section 15 mph; Montgomery Parks rules apply in Maryland. |
Not yet checked
Trails Without a Confirmed E-Bike Rule
These trails are on file from the earlier trail list. Their e-bike rules have not been checked; the state rule on the Maryland law page applies unless the trail manager posts its own.
- Allegheny Highlands Trail
- Baltimore & Annapolis Trail
- Bethesda Trolley Trail
- Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail
- College Park Trolley Trail
- Cross Island Trail
- Easton Rails-to-Trails
- Indian Head Rail Trail
- Longleaf Trace
- Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail
- Ma and Pa Trail
- Oxford Depot Trail
- Poplar Avenue Trail
- Savage Mill Trail
- Tanglefoot Trail
- Three Notch Trail
- Trolley Line Number 9 Trail
- Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail
- Wayne Gilchrest Trail
Record
Sources
- Trails
- Trail manager pages, linked from each name
- E-bike rules
- Trail manager and state agency e-bike policies and regulations
- Last verified
- Q4 2026