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Ballenger Creek Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Frederick, 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 Ballenger Creek Trail'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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Stroller / ADA

What runners say about Ballenger Creek Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (7 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Have only explored a small portion starting near the Home2 hotel, but it's a quiet and very pretty nature trail. Seen a few bikers and runners as well. Would recommend for a morning walk for sure

★★★★☆ — A , Aug 2022

Nice trail with signage offering information about conservation points of interest along the way. One highlight was an area near a creek, where we saw a pair of beavers 🦫 doing their thing! Wear bug repellent for the ticks and mosquitoes 🦟!

★★★★★ — Holly , Aug 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 7 reviews →

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.

♿ Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Ballenger Creek Trail

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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiterecreater.com
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Where to find Ballenger Creek Trail

4850 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704

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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.