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Aspen Hill Local Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Running trail in Rockville, Maryland · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Aspen Hill Local Park'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.
Park, with a trail, for biking and running.
What runners say about Aspen Hill Local Park
“Clean, easy to find, free parking, and a porta potty.”
“Very beautiful scenery, with a great wild life.”
Beautiful park with beautiful trails. Clean, easy to find, free parking, and a porta potty. Definitely worth seeing the trails on your own or with friends and family.
We met this snake right on the trail. Don't be afraid - it is the eastern rat snake. The eastern rat snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis) is a large, nonvenomous constrictor snake native to North America. They are the second longest snake in the continent, growing to 2–7.5 feet long and weighing 3–5.5 pounds.
a small community park that’s next to Rock Creek Trail. they have a football field
Nice place for hiking and biking, or just to relax and enjoy the day. Plenty of parking space
Trail conditions & character
“The parking can be a bit crowded when the fields are in use.”
“Clean, easy to find, free parking, and a porta potty.”
Plan your run at Aspen Hill Local Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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, water — 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.
- Websitemontgomeryparks.org
- Phone+1 301-495-2595
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
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