How You Can Support Trail Use in Catonsville!


Learn the various ways you can support the #8 Streetcar Path, Trolley Line #9 Trail, and the Short Line Trail. Learn more »

The Streetcar Era in Catonsville


For over 100 years, streetcars graced the streets of Baltimore and the heavily traveled #8 line to Catonsville was one of the most popular. This line swung north from Frederick Rd and plunged into the woods for a brief run to its terminus at Edmondson and Dutton Avenues. Learn more »

#8 Streetcar Path Clean-up


Volunteers Andrew Smith, David Smith and Rick Smith are cleaning the #8 Streetcar Path from fallen debris with a chipper. Learn more »

1963 Shelter at Edmondson and Dutton Avenues


#8 Streetcar Path Mural


Kaleidoscope! Arts Camp, provided by Christian Temple, spent several weeks restoring the mural on the #8 Streetcar Path after being vandalized over the past several years with graffiti. more

Students from the 2011 Kaleidscope! Arts Camp


Art camp student from Christian Temple spent 2 weeks restoring the mural on the #8 Streetcar Path after being vandalized with graffiti. more

The Short Line Trail


The #8 Streetcar Path is located between the 1600 block of Frederick Road and Edmondson Avenue in Catonsville, MD 21228. more

Clean-up on the Trolley Line #9 Trail.


CRTT president, Tom Ajluni, is cleaning up the Trolley Line #9 Trail using a chainsaw. more

1st Annual Bike Ride


On May 22, 2011, CRTT organized a bike day, where residents from the community explored the Catonsville Trail System using their bikes. more

Trolley Line #9 Trail Sign


The Trolley Line #9 Trail sign welcomes you at the beginning of the trail that begins at the end of Edmondson Avenue. more

Catonsville Rails to Trails (CRTT)

The mission of Catonsville Rails to Trails, Inc. (CRTT) is to unite individuals, businesses and organizations in the Greater Catonsville area around the common theme of promoting healthy living and walkable neighborhoods through hiking/biking trail enhancements and pedestrian friendly initiatives.

Why Support CRTT? To improve Catonsville by developing and maintaining safe, accessible trails for recreation and transportation. learn more »

Heritage Trails: Catonsville Rails to Trails System

#8 Streetcar Path
The #8 Streetcar Trail starts with a small entrance patio on Frederick Road next to Matthew’s 1600 Restaurant. Learn more »
#8 Streetcar at Matthew's 1600
Trolley Line #9 Trail
The Historical Ellicott City/Baltimore Trolley Line #9 Trail is a 1.25-mile (2.0) trail in western Baltimore County, Maryland. Learn more »
Trolley Line #9 Trail Sign
The Short Line Trail
Just west of the present day St. Agnes Hospital, the Catonsville Short Line Railroad track veered off the main line at Louden Park Cemetery. Learn more »
Short Line Trail

Get Involved Today

Become a Member.

Join CRTT and volunteer your time and talents to maintain and improve Catonsville’s recreational trails.

News & Events

#8 Streetcar Path Cleanup
Sunday, December 4 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon at the 1600 block of Edmondson Ave. (behind Opie’s). Students can receive community service hours/service learning hours.

Tell Us Your Streetcar/Short Line Recollection

Do you have a recollection of the Catonsville #8 Streetcar or Short Line that you would like to share with the Catonsville community?
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Our History

Catonsville Rails to Trails, Inc. is an organization formed in September 1998 (and incorporated in March 1999 as a 501c3 non-profit corporation) by local citizens.
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How You Can Contact Us

Catonsville Rails to Trails, Inc.
P.O. Box 3282
Catonsville, MD 21228
E-mail: info@catonsvillerailstotrails.org