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Anne Arundel County
Arnold

Baltimore & Annapolis Trail – Tom Dixon Observation Area loop from Arnold

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Maryland
Anne Arundel County
Arnold

Baltimore & Annapolis Trail – Tom Dixon Observation Area loop from Arnold

Moderate

3.2

(13)

22

riders

Baltimore & Annapolis Trail – Tom Dixon Observation Area loop from Arnold

03:41

62.7km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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514 m

Baltimore & Annapolis Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Baltimore & Annapolis Trail runs 13.3 miles (21.4 km) from Arnold to Baltimore. The route used to be a railway line, opened in 1887 and closed 1969. The trail …

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2

3.71 km

Belleview Estates HOA

Highlight • Cycleway

Belleview Estates is a stunning neighborhood of exquisite brick homes situated on spacious, well-established lots. The Baltimore & Annapolis Trail is a delightfully paved path that winds its way through …

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14.2 km

Ruins

Ruins

4

23.4 km

BWI Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The BWI Trail is an 11-mile paved trail that runs around the BWI Airport. It is flat and traffic free, so it is a great place for a training run.

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5

25.1 km

View of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

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The BWI Trail offers a great spot to watch planes land at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. This scenic trail provides some shelters and benches to take a break and watch.

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6

25.5 km

Tom Dixon Observation Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great observation area to watch the planes land and take off from BWI Airport.

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7

35.1 km

Propel by James Vose

Highlight • Monument

Sculpture off the BWI Trail.

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8

35.1 km

View of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

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From this spot on the BWI Trail you get a truly amazing views over the airport. This multi-use trail is the only trail in the U.S. that encircles an international airport, making it a unique spot for a ride.

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9

54.7 km

Cattail Creek Natural Area

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The Cattail Creek Natural Area is a beautiful nature preserve in Severna Park. It was created to protect a small pond and the wetlands in the area. It has a nature trail, playground and picnic area.

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62.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.0 km

3.19 km

345 m

130 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

27.3 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 27 June

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