The best running trails in Howard County
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Last updated: October 7, 2025
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1. Centennial Lake Loop Trail – Centennial Lake loop from Elioak
6.16km
00:39
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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46
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3. Lake Elkhorn loop from Holiday Hills
4.46km
00:28
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Lake Elkhorn loop from MacGills Common
4.10km
00:26
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Lake Elkhorn loop from Stonebrook
9.91km
01:02
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6. Small Building Ruins – Waterfall loop from Lawyers Hill
17.9km
02:09
240m
240m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
30
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7. Wilde Lake Loop Trail – Centennial Lake loop from Talbott Springs
16.7km
01:44
100m
100m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
29
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Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
26
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9. Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Sewells Orchard
19.5km
02:01
80m
80m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Wilde Lake Loop Trail loop from Bryant Woods
6.86km
00:43
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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