Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
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Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Multi-day (visit in segments)
- Don't miss
- Bicycle between Point Lookout and Leonardtown, MD
- Nearby city
- Baltimore, MD
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About Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is a collection of sites impacted by the War of 1812. These local, historic sites tell the story of the Chesapeake Campaign, culminating in the writing of our National Anthem. In addition to their historic significance, many of the sites along the trail are fantastic places to go for a walk, explore the outdoors, and access local waterways.
1 current NPS alert
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Source: National Park Service (as of Oct 27, 2026). Official Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail page on nps.gov
Weather Information
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is made up of parks, museums, outdoor trails, and waterways throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. Weather can effect the hours of operation and access points to many sites along the trail. Exercise caution when exploring the trail outdoors. Dress appropriately for seasonal conditions such as heat, snow, and ice. Parks, museums, and visitor centers may be impacted by weather conditions year round. Please call ahead to your planned trail stop for updates on
Operating Hours
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is not a clearly marked hiking trail. Instead it is a route that passes through communities, urban areas, and public lands. The route travels across a variety of land ownerships and management, including private land. Each location varies as to the hours of operations and access. Please contact individual trail sites before your visit for more information.
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Planning Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
