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Fair Hill State Natural Resources Management Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 145 Google reviews · Running trail in Elkton, Maryland · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 80 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Fair Hill State Natural Resources Management Area'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.
Offering many trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, this area also features a covered bridge.
What runners say about Fair Hill State Natural Resources Management Area
“This park perfectly balances well-maintained trails with raw natural beauty.”
“Gorgeous area to connect with nature and deeply within, walk jog or bike trails with diverse scenery and landscapes.”
I want to thank the person(s) that found my lost watch on the orange trail and returned the watch to a park ranger!! My wife purchased the watch for me before I deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in 2010. So the watch has a lot of sentimental value to me.
Gorgeous area to connect with nature and deeply within, walk jog or bike trails with diverse scenery and landscapes. I love a beautiful place that takes more than a couple visits to cover!
Great gravel trails for walking or biking. My electric road bike handles the main gravel trails well.
Wow. This park has many trails, well maintained. Look for trails that cut through the grassy areas also. All the trails we went on were wide or wide open. Nothing muddy and it rained a lot lately. Well maintained. If we are in the area again, we will definitely return to explore more. This place is big.
Trail conditions & character
“Gorgeous area to connect with nature and deeply within, walk jog or bike trails with diverse scenery and landscapes.”
“Fair Hill State Park is an absolute treasure for hikers and nature lovers.”
“Just gotta get past the paved road/gravel, then it’s a pretty trail along the water😊”
“Just gotta get past the paved road/gravel, then it’s a pretty trail along the water😊”
“A bit muddy on the trail, but none the less, perfect weather.”
“We went to the parking lot on Appleton Road and hiked from there.”
“I managed just over 6 miles but there were enough trails to do easily do more if you wanted.”
Plan your run at Fair Hill State Natural Resources Management Area
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance80 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.
- Websitednr.maryland.gov
- Phone(410) 398-1246
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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