South Shore Trail

Intermediate Trail

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INNER HARBOR – SOUTH SHORE TRAIL
Intermediate | 1.8 miles

DESCRIPTION:
The Inner Harbor South Shore Trail takes paddlers on a perimeter paddle along the south shore of the Northwest Branch from Fort McHenry to the Inner Harbor. Along the way, users may see sailors honing their skills at the Downtown Sailing Center or raw sugar being unloaded beneath the iconic Domino Sugar sign. With new access points, users could visit the Baltimore Museum of Industry or the Fort McHenry National Monument.


ACCESS POINTS & REST STOPS:

Fort McHenry*
Mr. Trash Wheel
Rusty Scupper
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Rash Field Park
Hull Street Pier

*Rest stops are may not have amenities for launching or storing kayaks, however they may provide a safe place to rest, stretch, and learn about local wildlife.


POINTS OF INTEREST:

USS Constellation
National Aquarium
USS Constellation
Rusty Scupper
Mr. Trash Wheel
National Aquarium
USS Constellation
Harborplace Pavillions
Harborplace Pavillions

Proposed Enhancements:

The trail can currently be accessed by Hull Street Pier, but additional amenities like a kayak launch would improve the experience. Access points should also be added at the Baltimore Museum of Industry and Fort McHenry to allow paddlers to visit these locations.

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