Trails

Hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding are some of the best ways to explore Prince George's County's natural beauty. Approximately 46 miles of paved hiker/biker/equestrian trails run throughout M-NCPPC’s park system. Additionally, fitness trails, hiking trails, walking loop trails and nature trails are also located in neighborhood and community parks. The trail system is open for public use from sunrise to sunset each day. As you plan your excursion, please check out our Tips for Trail Safety .

For more information about M-NCPPC trails in the County, call 301-699-CALL(2255), TTY 301-699-2544. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm; or email help4SMARTLink@pgparks.com.

WB&A Trail repairs May 22-25

A damaged section of the WB&A Trail between Racetrack Rd. and Rt. 197 in Bowie has been temporarily repaired, but will need to be closed for further work May 22-25.

The Northwest Branch Trail will be temporarily detoured during Melrose Park renovation.

Melrose Park located at 4666 Rhode Island Avenue and 41st Place, Hyattsville, MD and the Northwest Branch Trail through the park will be CLOSED for park renovations from approximately September 2011 through mid-June 2012. Weather conditions may shorten or lengthen the park closure period.

The renovations will include construction of a skate park, new half-court basketball, additional parking, trail realignment, and landscaping (see Concept Plan).

During construction the Northwest Branch Trail will be temporarily detoured to use 41st Place and the trail connector on 41st Street that are adjacent to Melrose Park.

Download the Northwest Branch Trail Detour at Melrose Park

Download the Melrose Park Concept Plan

ICC Construction:
Due to the construction of the ICC (MD 200), Little Paint Branch/Cross Creek Trail between Cross Creek Community Park and Greencastle Rd in Laurel will experience periodic trail closures. The ICC Project Team will make every effort to keep the trail open, and will be working with the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation to inform trail users about changes in surfacing. Electronic signs have been placed on site. This work is expected to continue through 2012. Please call the Park Planning and Development Division at 301-699-2438 or e-mail laura.connelly@pgparks.com for further information.