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Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
700 Otter Point Road
Abingdon,
MD
21009
410-612-1688
http://www.otterpointcreek.org
Located on Otter Point Creek, this 600+ acre portion of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve offers public programs including canoeing, nature hikes, and children's activities. Free Admission.
Cedar Lane Regional Park
1100 Cedar Lane
Bel Air,
MD
21015
443-807-1767
http://www.cedarlanesports.org
A premier recreation facility, Cedar Lane Regional Park is a state of the art 110 acre multi-sport recreational complex for local and regional use.
Eden Mill Park Nature Center & Historic Mill
1617 Eden Mill Road
Pylesville,
MD
21132
410-836-3050
http://www.edenmill.org
Bordering Deer Creek, this facility offers a variety of outdoor adventure activities including 5 miles of hiking trails, canoeing and bird watching and a nature center located in a restored Grist Mill. Free Admission
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway
4948 Conowingo Rd
Darlington,
MD
21034
410-457-2482
ishatrails@aol.com
http://www.hitourtrails.com
Our mission is to stimulate local economic activity while linking natural, historic and cultural resources by building 40 miles of continuous public recreation trails connecting Harford & Cecil Counties.
Ma & Pa Heritage Trail
N. Tollgate near Equestrian Center
Bel Air,
MD
21014
president@mapatrail.org
http://www.mapatrail.org
The Ma & Pa Heritage Trail is a running and bicycle trail that follows the former railroad corridor. The trail is composed of two segments, Bel Air (3.4 miles) and Forest Hill (1.7 miles).
Rocks State Park
3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Road
Jarrettsville,
MD
21084
410-557-7994
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/rocks.html
This day-use park is located on MD 24, eight miles north of Bel Air, and is situated on 850 acres bordering Deer Creek. A popular feature is the throne-like rock formation called the King and Queen Seats where, according to legend, Indian Chieftains once sat in tribal council. Enjoy rock climbing, picnicking, hiking, tubing, canoeing, fishing and seasonal bow hunting. The Falling Branch area of Rocks State Park is located 5 miles north of the main park off MD 24. The scenic, 17 foot free-falling waterfall is the second highest vertical falls in Maryland.
Susquehanna State Park
4122 Wilinson Road
Havre de Grace,
MD
21078
410-734-9035
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/susquehanna.html
This park is home to some of the most popular mountain biking trails in Maryland and the Susquehanna River itself beckons fishermen and boaters alike. Discover the Rock Run Historical Area with its working grist mill, the Archer Mansion, Jersey Toll House, Susquehanna Tidewater Canal and family-friendly campground.
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