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Blockhouse Point Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Potomac, Maryland · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Blockhouse Point 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.
What runners say about Blockhouse Point Park
“Stop by the Lumber Barn and pick up some beautiful local wood for your next project.”
nice trailhead parking lot that can hold at least 10 cars. it might be crowded when weather is good and on weekends. There're multiple trails near the trailhead. With 2 trails connected to C&O canal towpath, you can walk/run/ride any length of your choice. Looks like a good place to go for any season.
Lovely park. A few miles of trails to hike, run, jog, bike and even engage in some equestrian activities. Parking lot fits about 20 cars. Free of entry. The trails aren't difficult at all although there are a few parts that run steep. The views of the field and the river are nice to stop and look at.
Beautiful short hike to overlook of the canal and river. You can stretch out a hike if you want through interlacing trails.
If they bathrooms, just before heading in, it would be perfect. Yet, Excellent site to hike, for all levels.
Trail conditions & character
“Stop by the Lumber Barn and pick up some beautiful local wood for your next project.”
“nice trailhead parking lot that can hold at least 10 cars.”
“If they bathrooms, just before heading in, it would be perfect.”
Plan your run at Blockhouse Point Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitemontgomeryparks.org
- Phone(301) 495-2595
- 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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