Walk the Seawall Trail

A ranger walking with visitors on the seawall trail.

NPS/Tim Ervin

Fort McHenry's seawall trail is a mile long paved path that makes a loop around the penisnula of the park. Visitors will see views of beautiful cherry blossoms, the Baltimore harbor at work, monuments, and more all while walking along the Potapsco River. The trail can be picked up behind the park visitor center, near the Orpheus Statue, or next to the park's entrance gate. The path has no charge for visitors to enjoy. Visitors are requested to follow these rules:

• Do not at any time walk on to the stone seawall that the trail parrallels.
• Bikes are welcome on the trail. Please keep bikes on the paved path and be mindful of the 10 mph speed limit.
• Visitors with pets are encouraged to use the trail to walk their pets! Makes sure to follow the B.A.R.K. principles, including keeping all pets on a leash and cleaning up after their waste.

Details

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

The seawall trail is open during park hours. The trail will begin to be cleared 15 minutes before the park closes.

Accessibility Information

The entire trail is a paved path making it wheelchare accessible.