Harford County has everything a
nature lover could want, including state parks, hiking, canoeing, walking
trails, and nature centers.
Anita
C. Leight Estuary Center
410-612-1688
700 Otter Point Road
Abingdon
Located on Otter Point Creek, this 600+ acre portion of the Chesapeake Bay
National Estuarine Research Reserve is open
to the public every Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and every Sunday from noon
to 5 pm. Call for information on canoeing, children’s activities,
workshops, and nature hikes.
Eden Mill Park & Nature Center
410-836-3050
1617 Eden Mill Road
Pylesville
Looking for an outdoor adventure? This 57-acre park, bordering Deer
Creek, offers a variety of outdoor adventure activities, including hiking,
canoeing, bird watching, and mill tours. Picnicking areas with grills,
plenty of parking,
Ma & Pa Biking Trail
Bel Air
The head of the Ma & Pa trail starts at Tollgate Road in Bel Air.
Mariner Point Park
Joppa Road
Joppatowne
410-612-1608
This 38 acre waterfront park offers picnicking, pavilions, playgrounds,
trails, fishing, piers, and boat launching ramps.
Rocks
State Park,
410-557-7994 3318
Rocks Chrome Hill Road
Jarrettsville
Located eight miles north of Bel Air on Route 24, Rocks State Park is
located on 850-acres Deer Creek. "The King and Queen Seats,"
where, according to legend, Indian Chieftains once sat in tribal council
is the most popular feature of this park, but rock climbing, picnicking,
hiking, tubing, wading, canoeing, fishing, bow hunting (in season), and
photography opportunities are also available for your enjoyment.
Susquehanna
State Park
410-557-7994
Havre de Grace
Excellent fishing opportunities, boating, mountain biking, horseback
riding, hiking, bird watching, and picnicking are all available at
Susquehanna State Park. There is also a playground on site. |
