During the height of Summer in Baltimore City, you might spot a few random folks on their trail bikes riding along Washington Boulevard, prompting a eyebrow raise followed by a “What the hell are people doing biking around here?” The answer: The Gwynns Falls Trail! A 15-mile stretch of mostly-paved biking and hiking trail stretching from the I-70 Park n’ Ride (and other connections nearby) to Cherry Hill Park. Some friends and I made the trek on Sunday, and I have to say it’s a fairly impressive stretch for an urban landscape like Baltimore. The layout of the trails submerges the rider/hiker in a forested environment nearly continuously throughout the journey (much like Falls Road), giving brief glimpses of the Baltimore urban facade – and some of its decay – with … Read entire article »