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

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

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4.8

(4508)

10,210

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

03:23

74.3km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.2 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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21.1 km

Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

best ice cream around they even have vegan options well worth the stop

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25.8 km

Ruins

37.7 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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41.1 km

Baltimore and Annapolis Trail (East Coast Greenway)

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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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60.8 km

BWI Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The BWI Trail is an 11-mile asphalt trail that encircles the BWI Airport. It was designed with commuters in mind, but it also makes for a great recreational outing.

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62.2 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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62.6 km

Tom Dixon Observation Area

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

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74.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.7 km

11.8 km

1.09 km

322 m

318 m

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.1 km

27.8 km

1.23 km

254 m

Elevation

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

View of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Baltimore & Annapolis Trail

Baltimore and Annapolis Trail (East Coast Greenway)

BWI Trail

View of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Tom Dixon Observation Area

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