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Tom Dixon Observation Area – Annapolis boardwalk loop from Glen Burnie

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Tom Dixon Observation Area – Annapolis boardwalk loop from Glen Burnie

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Tom Dixon Observation Area – Annapolis boardwalk loop from Glen Burnie

04:00

67.8km

350m

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 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 39.4 km for 115 m

After 39.7 km for 150 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.27 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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4.65 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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19.5 km

South Shore Trail

Highlight • Trail

Paved path parallel to highway, watch for walkers, joggers, dogs, and thru traffic.

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36.3 km

Weems Creek

Lake

39.6 km

Annapolis boardwalk

Highlight • Structure

The Annapolis boardwalk, located at City Dock, is a historic waterfront promenade that offers great views of the Chesapeake Bay. You can watch boats navigate the harbor, dine at nearby …

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39.9 km

Public bathrooms and water fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the only working water fountain I could find near the Annapolis boardwalk. The bathrooms are hidden behind the information booth.

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50.3 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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60.5 km

Ruins

67.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

30.5 km

1.10 km

902 m

765 m

169 m

Surfaces

51.1 km

15.8 km

621 m

229 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

31°C

21°C

80 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Tom Dixon Observation Area – Annapolis boardwalk loop from Glen Burnie

View of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Tom Dixon Observation Area

South Shore Trail

Annapolis boardwalk

Public bathrooms and water fountain

Baltimore and Annapolis Trail (East Coast Greenway)

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