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Emily Bayless Graham Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · Running trail in Bel Air, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Emily Bayless Graham 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.
Wooded area, featuring walking trails, parking, picnicking areas and a pavilion.
What runners say about Emily Bayless Graham Park
“Well maintained paved trails, lots of shade, and plenty of parking.”
“On a beautiful Friday afternoon in late summer, I saw only a handful of other visitors, most with their dogs in tow.”
“Great area, beautiful scenery, great for running or walking”
“Peaceful, mostly flat walking trails (each perhaps a mile or two in length) surrounded by trees and other greenery.”
What a hidden little gem. I never knew it was there. Easy, flat, well maintained gravel trails. Loses one star because nearby route 24 traffic ruins the peacefulness.
Great walking and running trails. Google map doesn't show all the trails. There is a mile loop through the park with connections to other trails. You can walk a short or a long distance.
Packed gravel trail which is relatively wide enough for two or three people to comfortably walk run past one another. Has some decent inclines, not steep, but good for jogging. Hard to run fast however due to gravel, but more for walking or jogging.
Nice easy walking trail. Wide paths, mostly used by walkers, runners, dogs. Short loop or longer one, but even the long one can be walked in about 35 min. As others noted, it’s nearby a major road so you can hear traffic sounds but it’s still a lovely time.
Trail conditions & character
“Well maintained paved trails, lots of shade, and plenty of parking.”
“Packed gravel trail which is relatively wide enough for two or three people to comfortably walk run past one another.”
“Short loop or longer one, but even the long one can be walked in about 35 min.”
“Bathroom options are bleak (just a porta potty), and while there are some attractions for kids, none will occupy them for long.”
“On a beautiful Friday afternoon in late summer, I saw only a handful of other visitors, most with their dogs in tow.”
“Well maintained paved trails, lots of shade, and plenty of parking.”
“It’s a relatively short, easy, level trail so should be good for parents with little kids or folks with mobility challenges.”
“On a beautiful Friday afternoon in late summer, I saw only a handful of other visitors, most with their dogs in tow.”
“Well maintained paved trails, lots of shade, and plenty of parking.”
Plan your run at Emily Bayless Graham 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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