Paint Branch Trail

Hate to say it, but in a place as ugly as College Park I’m shocked that an extensive isolated hiking/​cycling trail like this exists. Unlike the Sligo Creek Trail, the bike path is well maintained and there are free exercise bikes and other machines as well. Lake Artemesia is the high point when you ask most people, but if you ask me I love the end of the runway of the College Park Airport. If you’re lucky enough, you can see Cessnas take off at extremely close range (10 – 15 ft.)

I parked my car at the Bereyn Rd Lake Artemesia lot this past weekend. From there, I ran the duration of Paint Branch Trail. While I have to admit, the view isn’t the best, It is well kept and felt safe to me as a female runner.
I appriciated how well-​marked this trail is. It is almost impossible to get lost with the blue paint on the trail’s asphalt.