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The best running trails in Maryland

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Running in Maryland is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Maryland—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

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1. Western Ridge Trail loop via Valley Trail — Rock Creek Park

18.3km

02:19

240m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Inner Harbor Tour — Baltimore

4.80km

00:35

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Baltimore Waterfront Promenade — Canton Waterfront Park to Fells Point

7.49km

00:53

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Gunpowder Falls to Monkton — Torrey C. Brown Trail

21.8km

02:38

90m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Lake Roland Red and Green Trail — Lake Roland Park

8.50km

01:01

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Herring Run Greenway — Herring Run Park

10.5km

01:05

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Thru, Chevrolet, Joe's, and Quarry Trail loop — Patapsco Valley State Park

9.52km

01:10

110m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Stony Run Walking Path — Wyman Park

10.7km

01:15

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Quiet Waters Park loop via Pavillion Trail — Annapolis Neck

8.87km

00:57

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Point of Rocks to Monocacy Aqueduct run via C&O Canal Trail

20.8km

02:08

20m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Maryland

1. Western Ridge Trail loop via Valley Trail — Rock Creek Park

2. Inner Harbor Tour — Baltimore

3. Baltimore Waterfront Promenade — Canton Waterfront Park to Fells Point

4. Gunpowder Falls to Monkton — Torrey C. Brown Trail

5. Lake Roland Red and Green Trail — Lake Roland Park

6. Herring Run Greenway — Herring Run Park

7. Thru, Chevrolet, Joe's, and Quarry Trail loop — Patapsco Valley State Park

8. Stony Run Walking Path — Wyman Park

9. Quiet Waters Park loop via Pavillion Trail — Annapolis Neck

10. Point of Rocks to Monocacy Aqueduct run via C&O Canal Trail

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