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Avondale Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Westminster, Maryland · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Avondale 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.

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What runners say about Avondale Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (43 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This walking trail is another one of Carroll County's not-so-hidden gems. It's a diverse path that runs through woods as well as a neighborhood and even a section with huge boulders on each side. They are also rebuilding the playground just beside the parking lot. It's a really nice one.

★★★★★ — Peg , Apr 2021

There is a small walking/jogging loop around the playground area that's mostly shaded. Kind of secluded from the rest of the Wakefield Valley trail, and right of the parking lot.

★★★★★ — Kathleen , Nov 2022

Little league ball field. Not much else here except some walking trails. There is usually a port-a-pot in the parking lot, but you're better off making sure the kids go at the house before you leave.

★★★★☆ — William , Apr 2019

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“However, the new playground has a rock climbing wall that resembles the rocks that used to be there, and It has a huge, steep and fast slide.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“There is usually a port-a-pot in the parking lot, but you're better off making sure the kids go at the house before you leave.”

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Plan your run at Avondale Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Avondale Park

739 Tahoma Farm Rd, Westminster, MD 21157

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Running trails near Westminster

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Lime Kiln Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Westminster, MD

under a mile away

Wakefield Valley Community Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

Westminster, MD

under a mile away

Wakefield Valley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Westminster, MD

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Former golf course turned park providing paved trails for walking, running and biking.

under a mile away

King Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Westminster, MD

Picnic-friendly option with a basketball,volleyball and tennis court, plus a grassy field.

1.2 miles away

Continuation Of Wakefield Valley Community Trail

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

Westminster, MD

1.2 miles away

Dutterer Family Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 146 reviews

Westminster, MD

Dog-friendly

City park with a playground, basketball court, and pavilion, plus picnic tables.

1.6 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.