Dog Friendly Hikes near Baltimore Introduction < 1 hr from Balto. Soldier's Delight NEA Gunpowder Falls SP Oregon Ridge Patapsco Valley SP 1-2 hrs from Balto. Catoctin Mtn. NP Sugarloaf Mtn. 2-3 hrs from Balto. Shenandoah NP

Location: Hereford, MD Contact: Gunpowder Falls State Park 2813 Jerusalem Road Kingsville, MD 21087 (410)592-2897 Dist. From Balto.: 25 Miles Dog Trails: Most Flora and Fauna: Spring brings a wide variety of wildflowers including bloodroot, Dutchman's breeches, columbine, trout lily, and even showy orchis. On some parts of the trail you can see signs of beaver. Look for knawed trees and stumps. See the Gunpowder Falls slide show for photos. General Info.: Gunpowder Falls SP is divided into multiple sections that cover terrain from rolling river valley to the Chesapeake Bay. The Hereford area of the park (discussed here) is in the northwestern most section of the park in the hills of northern Baltimore County. Special Notes: Despite its name, there are no real waterfalls on the river. "Falls" is a unique local name given to a number of rivers or streams in Maryland. Further info: DNR Gunpowder Falls SP WWW Page Country walks near Baltimore Fisher, Alan Hall Pub. 1993 (3rd edition)

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