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Burnt Mills East Special Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 261 Google reviews · Running trail in Silver Spring, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 12.9 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Burnt Mills East Special 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.
Humble, 2-plus acre local park featuring an extensive trail, a creek, parking & more.
What runners say about Burnt Mills East Special Park
“Beautiful park and when I read that it was one of Teddy Roosevelt's favorite places I understood why.”
“Lovely moderate walking/hiking trail, accessible, rich in biodiversity and well marked and maintained.”
Just Stunning! This park is an absolute must visit. The walking meditation was surreal. Park is clean and maintained well. There is parking available on both sides of route 29. While there are 2 ways to go from the main entrance, you can get to the river either way you go.
I loved this park! Trails were well marked, wide, suitable for bikes, hikers, and hikers with dogs. The Northwest trail offers a variety of river views and fallen logs. I thought this park was a sweet find. We chose to walk 4 miles but you could choose to walk more or less!
Great place to hike. Tons of places to get in the water. If you get to the highway then turn back it's only about 2 and half miles. Moderate hike some rocks so small children be warned. It was a fun hike with plenty of dogs and folks.
Very beautiful park. I would have liked to walk the trail but it was unpaved and i was by myself so my mind started playing mind tricks. So i left.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park and when I read that it was one of Teddy Roosevelt's favorite places I understood why.”
“We had gone to Trader Joe's but saw the little park on the map so we took the very short walk from the parking lot down there.”
“Noticed some people allowing their dogs to go in the river, just remember, it says no swimming for a reason.”
“Lovely moderate walking/hiking trail, accessible, rich in biodiversity and well marked and maintained.”
“Might be a bit arduous for new hikers who aren't used to high stepping to avoid rocks, roots, dips, etc.”
“Lovely moderate walking/hiking trail, accessible, rich in biodiversity and well marked and maintained.”
Plan your run at Burnt Mills East Special Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance12.9 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 — 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(301) 495-2525
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
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