Tom Dixon Observation Area – BWI Trail loop from Saint Denis

Tom Dixon Observation Area – BWI Trail loop from Saint Denis

Moderate

3.0

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Tom Dixon Observation Area – BWI Trail loop from Saint Denis

03:00

67.5km

380m

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: September 9, 2026

Tips

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Patapsco Valley State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.4 km

View of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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21.0 km

Tom Dixon Observation Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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21.4 km

View of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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22.0 km

BWI Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The BWI Trail is an 11-mile paved trail that runs around the BWI Airport. It is flat and traffic free, so it is a great place for a training run.

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26.5 km

Bruster's Real Ice Cream

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best ice cream around they even have vegan options well worth the stop

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53.1 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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67.5 km

End point

Train Station

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