Safe Bike Routes in Baltimore

Baltimore's Inner Harbor and growing trail network offer car-free riding options. The Jones Falls Trail and Gwynns Falls Trail connect neighborhoods to parks and waterfront.

Top 10 Safest Routes in Baltimore

1
Jones Falls Trail
10 miles
North-south trail following Jones Falls from the Inner Harbor to Cylburn Arboretum. Mixed surface with urban and park sections.
2
Gwynns Falls Trail
15 miles
West side trail through Leakin Park and Gwynns Falls. Nature in the city.
3
Inner Harbor Promenade
3 miles
Waterfront path around the harbor past Fell's Point and Federal Hill. Flat with restaurants and museums.
4
Herring Run Trail
5 miles
Northeast trail through parks following Herring Run.
5
NCR Trail (Torrey C. Brown)
20 miles
Former railroad trail north from Baltimore to the Pennsylvania line. Shaded and car-free.
6
Stony Run Trail
4 miles
North Baltimore path through Roland Park and Wyman Park neighborhoods.
7
Canton Waterfront
2 miles
Southeast waterfront path through the trendy Canton neighborhood.
8
Charles Street Protected Lane
3 miles
Protected bikeway on Baltimore's grand north-south boulevard.
9
Fort McHenry Path
2 miles
Path around the historic fort with harbor views and Flag House connections.
10
BWI Trail
12 miles
Loop trail around BWI Airport through parks and natural areas. Flat and well-maintained.

Baltimore Cycling Infrastructure

100+ Miles of Bikeways

Baltimore's trails include the Jones Falls Trail, Gwynns Falls Trail, and waterfront promenades. Protected lanes are expanding in downtown and the Charles Street corridor. Bike share and transit integration are improving.

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