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Annapolis Waterworks Trail - Housley Rd Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Annapolis, Maryland · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Annapolis Waterworks Trail - Housley Rd Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Annapolis Waterworks Trail - Housley Rd Trailhead
Fun Hiking with a toddler, baby and the dog. Definitely not a stroller friendly place so make sure to bring baby carrier. My toddler calls it his happy place 😊 Beautiful walk along side the reservoir is a bonus point.
Parking is limited, and sort of on the street, but still reasonable. You could park over at PetSmart if all else failed. The actual trails are great, and well maintained, and mostly well signposted (no blazes to keep you on track, but mostly unneeded anyway).
Love this park. I come here to walk a couple times a week. I frequently see other people on the trail and everyone has a friendly smile and a hello. It's really pleasant to relax and see others doing the same. There are plenty of loops of various lengths from .5 miles to 2 miles.
For being in the middle of suburbia/ never-ending strip malls, not a bad Park to get into and see some nature. Not much elevation gain, but definitely a few small punchy hills. Lots of tree cover for even the warmest of days.
Trail conditions & character
“Several steep climbs and lots of technical root’y sections with several steep climbs.”
“Several steep climbs and lots of technical root’y sections with several steep climbs.”
“Amazing place to walk the dog, ride your trail bike or go fishing!”
“Parking is limited, and sort of on the street, but still reasonable.”
“Almost all the trails, except right next to the solar array (on the West side of the solar loop) are under good tree cover.”
“Definitely not a stroller friendly place so make sure to bring baby carrier.”
Plan your run at Annapolis Waterworks Trail - Housley Rd Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteannapolis.gov
- Phone(410) 263-7958
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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