Best trails near Arbutus

34 trails · 34 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Arbutus, Maryland — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 34 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Santee Branch Trail
#1 Santee Branch Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
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Short Line Railroad Trail
#2 Short Line Railroad Trail
1.1 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Catonsville Short Line Trail
#3 Catonsville Short Line Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Soapstone
#4 Soapstone
1.5 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Grist Mill Trail
#5 Grist Mill Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Ridge Trail
#6 Ridge Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Soapstone
#7 Soapstone
1.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Patapsco
#8 Patapsco
2.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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College Loop
#9 College Loop
2.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Vineyard Spring Trail
#10 Vineyard Spring Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Nun's Trail
#11 Nun's Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Ridge Trail Extension
#12 Ridge Trail Extension
2.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Valley View Trail
#13 Valley View Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Rockburn Branch Trail
#14 Rockburn Branch Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Rockburn Branch Trail (purple)
#15 Rockburn Branch Trail (purple)
2.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid

Trails near Arbutus

The Arbutus area has 34 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Arbutus

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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