Lake Roland – Jones Falls loop from Lake Roland

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Baltimore County

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Lake Roland – Jones Falls loop from Lake Roland

Easy

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Lake Roland – Jones Falls loop from Lake Roland

01:32

5.80km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Lake Roland

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1.36 km

Lake Roland

Highlight • Lake

This 100-acre lake was named for the nearby Roland Run Creek and was created by the dam built on Jones Falls. There's a nice trail that runs along the west bank, providing some scenic waterfront views.

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1.95 km

Red Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Red Trail at Lake Roland, features serene views of Lake Roland, and traverses woodlands rich with native flora, and passes historic structures.

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2.37 km

Brick Pile Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Lake Roland Park is over 500 acres of woodland, wetlands, serpentine barrens, rare plants, and rocky plateaus surrounding Lake Roland. There is a lot of history here. In the early …

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3.51 km

Lake Roland Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This park spans over 500 acres and features woodland, wetlands, rocky plateaus, a 100-acre Lake Roland, an abandoned quarry, viewpoints, and some historic buildings.

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4.53 km

Lake Roland

Highlight • Lake

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5.47 km

Jones Falls

Highlight • River

As you cross over Jones Falls you get a great view of the Lake Roland Dam. The dam was completed in 1861 to meet the needs of Baltimore's growing population and today stands as a historical landmark.

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