Tiger Trails

Tiger Trails is a series of walking and running trails located throughout the Towson University campus that promotes fitness and pride among staff, faculty, students, alumni, and community groups. Most trails begin near Burdick Hall. Tiger Trails is a project of the President's Leadership Institute Class of 2014.

Tiger Trails is comprised of four distinct routes. See a map with trail routes.

Trail Routes

Provides accessible paths and walks with no obstructions. Starting at Tiger Circle, the route is connected to designated accessible parking lots and building entrances.

Points of Interest on International Way:
Two of the largest academic buildings on Campus: College of Liberal Arts and Health Professions.
International Way features flags of each home nation of currently enrolled TU international students.

Features the university's most historic sites. It is easily accessible from the Administration building or the Glen garage. It is named after the original name of Towson University. In 1866 the State Normal School opened as Maryland's first teacher-training school. "Normal school" is the English translation of Ecole Normale, the term used by the French teacher-training schools that served as models for U.S. educators.

Points of Interest on Normal School Trail:
Stephens Hall. Constructed In 1912 when the state of Maryland purchased 80 acres in Towson, Stephens Hall was originally the Administration Building. 

Starts and ends near Schuerholz Park. The ‘Heart of Campus Trail’ leads through the most active and vibrant parts of campus. 

Points of Interest on the Heart of Campus Trail: 
The Center for the Arts houses the various theatres, studios and galleries.

University Union houses event space, student organizations, and a food court that includes Restuarant Row: a rotating offering that highlights local restaurants and unique national offerings.

Starts and ends at Burdick Hall. Johnny Unitas Pass highlights the university's sports complex and is the longest and hilliest Tiger Trail. 

Points of Interest on The Johnny Unitas Pass:
Center for the Arts, SECU Arena, and Johnny Unitas Stadium, home to Towson University’s football, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and track teams. 

Walked in a loop originating at Tiger Circle or the West Village Quad.

Points of Interest on The West Village Walk:
The pedestrian bridge over Osler Drive provides a gentle up and then downhill walk connecting the greatest concentration of on-campus housing with the student core of campus created by the University Union and Campus Recreation Center.