Kiwanis Park is a new pocket-park located just off of Eastern Boulevard in Hagerstown. Kiwanis Park provides access to Antietam Creek and contains paths and boardwalks. There is parking, a small picnic gazebo, and a canoe/kayak watercraft launch ramp.

The Hagerstown Cultural Trail connects two of the area’s most popular destinations – the downtown Arts & Entertainment District and City Park. The trail features work from internationally recognized artists as well as up-and-coming local artists and photographs of important figures from the area’s past and present.

The Hagerstown City Park offers numerous paved walking paths and connects to the downtown via the new Cultural Trail. In addition to walking, some areas allow bicycling and dogs. Parking, restrooms, and food concessions are also available.

Route 40 Appalachian Trail Head offers a limited parking area and access to the Appalachian Trail. Annapolis Rock is a 2.5 mile hike from here, and Black Rock is approximately an additional mile.

Thurston Griggs Trail is a 3-mile trail located near Myersville, Maryland. The trail provides access to the Appalachian Trail, Black Rock, and Annapolis Rock. It is a moderately difficult trail with a 930-foot rise in elevation. There is very limited parking.

The Appalachian Trail is a footpath across 2,190 miles of Appalachian Mountain ridgelines from Georgia to Maine. About 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail cross through Maryland, along the ridgeline of South Mountain. Maryland’s 40 miles are considered fairly easy, with only a 1,650 foot change in elevation from the low point at the Potomac River (250′ elevation) to the high point (1,900′ elevation) near High Rock. The entire length of the trail in Maryland can usually be hiked or backpacked in a four or five day trip. Backpackers must stay at designated overnight sites. There are numerous access points for day-hikes leading to wonderful views (Get Directions shows the Gathland State Park access point).