Running in Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County—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 6, 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. Sligo Creek Trail to Sligo-Bennington Neighborhood Park

8.75km

00:55

60m

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

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3. Cabin John Trail Loop — Cabin John Regional Park

5.14km

00:37

30m

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

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4. Fishing Shore Beach – Dalecarlia Tunnel loop from Glen Mar Park

23.4km

02:30

100m

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

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5. Dalecarlia Tunnel loop from Bethesda

10.8km

01:07

70m

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

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6. Fishing Shore Beach – Dalecarlia Tunnel loop from Bethesda

19.5km

02:04

120m

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

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7. Lockhouse 10 – Little Falls Dam loop from Cabin John

17.6km

01:49

50m

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

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8. Clopper Lake – Clopper Lake loop from Clopper

8.80km

01:02

50m

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

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9. Widewater – Chesapeake and Ohio Canal loop from Fawsett Farms

14.1km

01:34

120m

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

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10. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – Widewater loop from Lake Normandy Estates

28.2km

02:55

160m

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

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The best running trails in Montgomery County

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

2. Sligo Creek Trail to Sligo-Bennington Neighborhood Park

3. Cabin John Trail Loop — Cabin John Regional Park

4. Fishing Shore Beach – Dalecarlia Tunnel loop from Glen Mar Park

5. Dalecarlia Tunnel loop from Bethesda

6. Fishing Shore Beach – Dalecarlia Tunnel loop from Bethesda

7. Lockhouse 10 – Little Falls Dam loop from Cabin John

8. Clopper Lake – Clopper Lake loop from Clopper

9. Widewater – Chesapeake and Ohio Canal loop from Fawsett Farms

10. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – Widewater loop from Lake Normandy Estates

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