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Annapolis

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

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

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

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

04:33

77.4km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

547 m

Annapolis City Dock

Highlight • Structure

The docks are a wonderful stop on a bike trip. Historic buildings hug the water of Chesapeake Bay and boats come and go from the harbor. There are lots of eateries to refuel and shops to browse through. The docks have hosted town merchants for over 350 years.

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2

8.30 km

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 is paved throughout and passes through lovely scenery and interesting history.

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3

10.9 km

Baltimore and Annapolis Trail (East Coast Greenway)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful trail used to be an old railway line. Along the way you can learn about the history of the line through the explanatory panels and the railway remains.

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21.1 km

Ruins

Ruins

5

32.0 km

View of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

32.4 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

42.0 km

Propel by James Vose

Highlight • Monument

Sculpture off the BWI Trail.

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8

42.0 km

View of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

66.0 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 the area, providing an idyllic route for a leisurely bike ride amidst breathtaking scenery.

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77.4 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.0 km

2.19 km

1.31 km

656 m

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.2 km

32.7 km

1.20 km

272 m

< 100 m

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Comments

July 27, 2025,Flight: From BWI to USNA
Nice views of the airport at the beginning and the Naval Academy and the bay at the end. Good pavement allows people to roller skate.
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