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The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail follows the Potomac River South of Washington, DC to Point Lookout State Park in Scotland, Maryland. While biking from Washington, DC to Point Lookout State Park, visitors can explore Maryland State Parks, Historic Districts, and Historic Sites learning about the rich heritage of Southern Maryland and how it has shaped the communities and landscapes visitors see today. The seasoned cyclist will enjoy miles of on-road bike routes.
Visit Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area, managd by the Bureau of Land Management, for an off-road hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding section of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
For more information on the Southern Maryland section of the Potomac National Scenic Trail, please visit our Managing Parnters page.
Highlighted Routes:
Route 5 from Leonardtown, Maryland turning off onto State Route 244 to Drayden Road/St George’s Church Road/Flat Iron Road, passing through Historic St. Mary’s City, and ending on State Route 5 in Point Lookout State Park (on-road bike route)
