Cedarville State Forest
The winter camping ground of the Piscataway Indian Tribe, this part of Maryland has a relatively mild climate and lots of wildlife. The headwaters of the Zekiah Swamp are located in Cedarville. The Zehiah Swamp extends Southward from the Forest through Charles County for 20 miles, emptying into the Wicomico River. There are 19.5 miles of marked trails. For more information call 301-888-1410 or 301-888-2165. Here is the Forest website.
? Cedarville Pond in Cedarville State Forest has a three mile trail described as easy, flat and with few tree roots in EveryTrail. You can call the Forest Service at 1-800-830-3974 or the numbers above for more information.
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Rocks State Park
Rocks State Park
Rocks State Park is 855 acres of rocky forest land in rural northern Harford County. “Primary attractions at Rocks include the King and Queen Seat and Kilgore Falls. The main section of the park includes three picnic areas, 3.5-miles of hiking trails, and access to Deer Creek, which is ideal for fishing, wading and tubing. The park’s two satellite properties, Falling Branch (home to Kilgore Falls) and Hidden Valley, are a short drive from the main park.” Phone 410-557-7994 Here is their website. Map
? Falling Branch trail to Kilgore Falls, 1.3 mile loop As described in EveryTrail, it sounds short and easy, although you do need to cross a stream on stepping stones to get the best view of the falls. AllTrails.
Downs Park Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County
Downs Park
Downs Park has “more than 5 miles of paved and natural surface trails and a self-guided nature trail through woods and fields surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay.” Yelp review. Call (410) 222-6230 for more information. Here is their website. Map
At least some of the trails are wheelchair accessible, but please call to learn which are suitable for you.
Camping in Maryland State Parks
Accessible camping in Maryland State Parks
Hunting in Maryland
Accessible Hunting in Maryland State Lands. Accessible fishing piers in Maryland State Parks.
Accessibility in Maryland Parks
Accessibility in Maryland Parks. This DNR website has links to an alphabetical listing of state public lands that provide accessible amenities. They also provide have links to accessible outdoor recreational opportunities on public lands, listed by activity, such as camping, fishing or hunting.
Three Notch Trail
Three Notch Trail in Southern Maryland is a ten ft. wide, asphalt trail being constructed in pieces. Currently 13 miles, it will eventually extend 28 miles along an abandoned railroad right-of-way south from Hughesville in Charles County to Lexington Park in St. Mary’s County. Plans are for the entire trail to be ADA compliant. Here is a map. Here is TrailLink’s description.
Soldiers to Summits
Soldiers to Summits is a program of No Barriers Soldiers, which is part of No Barriers USA. They help veterans with a wide range of disabilities from PTSD and TBI to amputations. “Our programs permanently impact lives by helping disabled members of all military branches tackle personal challenges. Mountains serve as both metaphor and training ground for stretching goals, building world-class teams, innovating through adversity and stepping up to lead and serve others….”
Tug McGraw Foundation
Tug McGraw Foundation helps people with brain-related trauma and tumors.
Patapsco State Park
Patapsco Valley State Park
Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River. It includes eight developed recreational areas offering hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback and mountain bike trails, as well as picnicking. There are “over 200 miles of trails, with 70 of those miles identified as maintained trails. There are hiker only trails and multi-use trails accessible from many areas of Patapsco.” Here is the Park website. Phone 410-461-5005
Gristmill Trail, 2.5 miles runs through woods and along a river. Map Here is another map of the trail .