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Constitution Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 438 Google reviews · Running trail in Cumberland, Maryland · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Constitution 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.

Scenic

Recreation site with rentable pavilions, playgrounds, walking trails & a seasonal swimming pool.

What runners say about Constitution Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (438 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“We had a really nice time at the pool- it was very clean in both the bathroom/shower area and around the pool area.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Its a beautiful park, plenty of picnic tables, 2 nice playgrounds, large pool w/ kiddie pool.”

I use to go here as a little girl for family picnics and reunions. Oh how I miss them..😪Took my great nephew and Niece to play on the play ground, and they wondered what that big conduit..So I said wanna take some pictures, I used to play in this all the time.And that I used the roll down the hill too...

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Jun 2023

I take my 2 kitties to play in woods behind duck pond (after we feed them & goose)! We enjoy this nature hike very much!!

★★★★☆ — Jan , Nov 2020

Would love to know who maintains the mtb trails. Wish there was a map to know which trail went where, but all in all the trails are pretty fun for riding!

★★★★☆ — Chris , Nov 2025

Great time and affordable. There's isn't going to be a snack at this point this year though , I guess they couldn't get anyone to run it.

★★★★☆ — Lp , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 438 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Its a beautiful park, plenty of picnic tables, 2 nice playgrounds, large pool w/ kiddie pool.”

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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.
  • Websitecumberlandmd.gov
  • Phone+1 301-759-6636
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 12–7 pm
Tuesday 12–7 pm
Wednesday 12–7 pm
Thursday 12–7 pm
Friday 12–7 pm
Saturday 12–7 pm
Sunday 12–7 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 Constitution Park

Fort Ave, Cumberland, MD 21502

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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.