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Broad Creek Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 84 Google reviews · Running trail in Annapolis, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Broad Creek 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 Broad Creek Park
“That said there wasn't anyone else there on a beautiful Sunday afternoon which is rare.”
“Not very clearly marked and the terrain is not super easy so dress accordingly.”
“The hike was more strenuous than expected and not easy to follow in spots, but it's peaceful.”
“I used to enjoy walking my dog here while my son played sports at the high school… That is until I was told that I am not allowed to walk my dog in the park.”
Great place to hike near/in Annapolis! It’s the only place I’ve found anywhere nearby where you can actually hike - there are lovely trails that trace ridges above the creek and go down into marshy valleys. There are lots of places to explore. We hiked for two hours and did not go through the entire park.
I enjoyed a nice hike through the woods here. Trails were pretty well marked. There is a variety of difficulty with some wide, flat gravel trails and other rooted and steep trails.
There are 2 entrances to the hiking trails. One is behind library headquarters, the other is behind the track at Annapolis high school. The trails are usually not very busy. Dogs are welcome on leash. That being said, we have run into unleashed dogs and have brought are own dog off leash.
Brutal uphills and downhills for running. Red is a great dynamic single track. Very pretty nature. Free parking and no permit needed to enter the park. Some paths involve walking through some brush. I got a tick bite from hiking here, so make sure to wear long pants and bug spray.
Trail conditions & character
“I used to enjoy walking my dog here while my son played sports at the high school… That is until I was told that I am not allowed to walk my dog in the park.”
“That said there wasn't anyone else there on a beautiful Sunday afternoon which is rare.”
“The trail can be quite narrow, steep, and muddy at times, so wear hiking boots and be prepared for adventure - there were also a lot of fallen trees and branches.”
“The trail can be quite narrow, steep, and muddy at times, so wear hiking boots and be prepared for adventure - there were also a lot of fallen trees and branches.”
“The one behind the health department is not well marked.”
“Took about 1 hour to do the loop with a 5 year old who likes to stop and explore.”
“The hike was more strenuous than expected and not easy to follow in spots, but it's peaceful.”
“There is a variety of difficulty with some wide, flat gravel trails and other rooted and steep trails.”
“The trailhead for the loop behind the library headquarters is marked.”
Plan your run at Broad Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 — 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.
- Websiteaacounty.org
- Phone(410) 222-7317
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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