Northern Central Railroad Trail
1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD 21111
20 miles of trails
Monkton's Northern Central Railroad Trail, a 20-mile crushed-stone path within Gunpowder Falls State Park, permits leashed dogs. Enjoy shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans along the way. The surface suits paws well.
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- Park
- Northern Central Railroad Trail
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Monkton, Maryland
- Coordinates
- 39.5772, -76.6178
- Trail miles
- 20
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.0 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 3,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 20 miles of trail
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Dog policy
20-mile crushed-stone rail trail (Ashland to PA line). Within Gunpowder Falls State Park. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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