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Anne Arundel County

Tom Dixon Observation Area – BWI Trail loop from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

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United States
Maryland
Anne Arundel County

Tom Dixon Observation Area – BWI Trail loop from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

Moderate

4.5

(4676)

6,121

riders

Tom Dixon Observation Area – BWI Trail loop from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

02:43

60.8km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21 m for 24 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.28 km

View of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

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From this spot on the BWI Trail you get a truly amazing views over the airport. This multi-use trail is the only trail in the U.S. that encircles an international airport, making it a unique spot for a ride.

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2

10.0 km

View of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

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The BWI Trail offers a great spot to watch planes land at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. This scenic trail provides some shelters and benches to take a break and watch.

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3

10.4 km

Tom Dixon Observation Area

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Great observation area to watch the planes land and take off from BWI Airport.

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4

21.5 km

Race Road Along Deep Run

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This is a beautiful road that runs alongside a tributary of the Patapsco River, called the Deep Run. Although Race Road is fairly wooded, keep an eye out for glimpses …

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5

21.6 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Deep Run Area

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Deep Run of the Patapsco Valley State Park is an 11.9-mile-long tributary of the Patapsco River. Historically, the banks of Deep Run served as a frequent hiding place for slaves …

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6

26.1 km

Oxford Square Community Pond

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This beautiful pond offers a peaceful escape amidst the bustling city. Also serves as a valuable educational resource for local schools, offering opportunities to learn about local ecology and the …

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7

44.9 km

BWI Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The BWI Trail is an 11-mile asphalt trail that encircles the BWI Airport. It was designed with commuters in mind, but it also makes for a great recreational outing.

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60.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.5 km

22.1 km

2.48 km

1.45 km

194 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.7 km

8.84 km

1.11 km

204 m

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Thursday 16 July

37°C

25°C

11 %

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