The best running trails around Silver Spring

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Running around Silver Spring 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 around Silver Spring—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.

Western Ridge Trail loop via Valley Trail — Rock Creek Park	Expert 02:19 18.3km
Sligo Creek Trail to Sligo-Bennington Neighborhood Park	Intermediate 00:55 8.75km
Rock Creek loop from Rock Creek Gardens	Easy 00:31 4.12km
Sligo Creek Trail loop from Silver Spring	Intermediate 00:39 6.17km

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Western Ridge Trail loop via Valley Trail — Rock Creek Park
02:19
18.3km
7:34/km
240m
240m
Expert
5.0
(1)
126
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Sligo Creek Trail to Sligo-Bennington Neighborhood Park
00:55
8.75km
6:15/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
17
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Rock Creek loop from Rock Creek Gardens
00:31
4.12km
7:33/km
60m
60m
Easy
5.0
(1)
6
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Sligo Creek Trail loop from Silver Spring
00:39
6.17km
6:15/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
4
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.