BWI Trail — paved aircraft-observation return
Maryland · Greenway
Walk from the observation-area parking to the signed BWI Trail. Follow the main separated path east alongside Dorsey Road for up to one mile and retrace, stopping before any road-only connection or uncomfortable crossing. This is not the entire airport loop, Andover light-rail spur or John Overstreet/B&A connector.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Glen Burnie · Maryland
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved separated airport-perimeter bicycle path
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Rolling airport perimeter with ramps, curves and vehicle interfaces; not a uniformly flat airport loop.
- Starting location
- Thomas A.Dixon Jr.Aircraft Observation Area public trail parking,1911 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Owner/partner published named facility/trail POI reference, not a surveyed stall or an entitlement to private parking.
BWI Trail — paved aircraft-observation return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Thomas A.Dixon Jr.Aircraft Observation Area public trail parking,1911 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.
The county identifies public parking and a portable restroom at 1911 Dorsey Road. Use signed observation-area visitor spaces and walk through the lot to the bicycle path. Obey current parking hours and event controls.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Walk from the observation-area parking to the signed BWI Trail. Follow the main separated path east alongside Dorsey Road for up to one mile and retrace, stopping before any road-only connection or uncomfortable crossing. This is not the entire airport loop, Andover light-rail spur or John Overstreet/B&A connector.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved separated airport-perimeter bicycle path. Rolling airport perimeter with ramps, curves and vehicle interfaces; not a uniformly flat airport loop.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. The current county profile documents twelve miles of paved BWI trail and dawn-to-dusk access. A directory listing is not a present inspection of the entire perimeter. Follow posted county trail speed limits and any maintenance barriers; never enter airport service roads. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.