The main hiking path in Lake Roland. The path mostly follows an old railroad grade. The southern end includes steps.
OSM map layer · LineString
39.39, -76.65 · rel 11916957
39.39, -76.65 · rel 11916957
Red Trail
A 5,1 km loop walk in Maryland.
Loop walk
start = finish · Maryland
5,1km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
21
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
3× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
3× viewpoint
COVID-19 Memorial
Attraction ·
50 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Abandoned Quarry
viewpoint ·
322 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Quarry Overlook
viewpoint ·
339 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Old Transmission Tower
viewpoint ·
177 m off route
5,1 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
79 m
–
114 m
0 km
2,5 km
5,1 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
92 m elevation
Quarter of the way
87 m elevation
Halfway
87 m elevation
Three quarters
96 m elevation
Finish
96 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 ·
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Red Trail is 5.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Red Trail takes approximately 1h 16min to complete.
Yes, Red Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Red Trail starts near coordinates 39.3963, -76.6633.
Red Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Red Trail is maintained and managed by Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks.