Ma & Pa Heritage Trail — Attraction in Bel Air

This is probably our favorite trail to get a good walk in. My wife and I usually start at the corner of County Home Rd entrance, that way the first half is mostly uphill and the walk back from Williams St is mostly downhill. It’s a very clean trail, pretty much always fully shaded so even during hot days it’s comfortable.

Only reason it’s not a 5-star is because there’s often E-bikers that FLY down the straight parts. Not necessarily a fault of the park, but some enforcement is needed here. I’m all for enjoying the trail on wheels, but going 25+mph is absolutely not necessary or safe. Take the speed to...

Two disjointed pieces are nice, and will be even better when they connect the two next year (working on it now). The County has been trying very hard to get this trail done while appeasing all the "nimby" complainants by doing whatever they can to address all concerns.....I just wish they could address the concerns at the associated Dog Park by Tolgate Rd, which is in DIRE NEED of a serious OVERHALL, especially considering the County has given the Humane Society a pass on building the Dog Park that they are CONTRACTUALLY OBLIGATED to build at the Humane Society's new(ish) site on...

Fall is in the air; therefore, a brisk walk on the Ma & Pa trail is a wonderful way to enjoy *the cool weather, *the leaves that are beginning to change & flutter down to crunch beneath your steps, *while getting some beneficial walking time accomplished. (I am a dog lover and enjoy briefly chatting with those who are walking their dogs.) Runners & bikers pass by too quickly, but most walkers have time to be open & friendly. For a great time, safely walk alone or with friends, on the scenic, winding Ma & Pa trail and take the opportunity to connect with nature,...