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Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 366 Google reviews · Running trail in Havre De Grace, Maryland · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Frank J. Hutchins Memorial 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park featuring picnic tables, a fishing spot, and a weekly farmers market, plus a public restroom.

What runners say about Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (366 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Nice park, clean location, and the HdG workers at the fourth of July celebration were super nice!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful little park with benches on the water where you can sit back and enjoy, throw a line in if you want to, very relaxing.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Very dog friendly with ample parking.”

Go there for the farmers market. It usually has a nice breeze off the water. Also there is a good sized tent for some shade.

★★★★★ — Lefse48 , May 2021

Got to tour the Pride of Baltimore while it was docked there for a few days. Free fishing pier, transient boat, and Jet Ski docks. Walking distance to downtown restaurants and shops. Cool place!

★★★★★ — Fastblack68 , Jun 2023

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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 8 mentions

“Beautiful little park with benches on the water where you can sit back and enjoy, throw a line in if you want to, very relaxing.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Very dog friendly with ample parking.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“public bathrooms as well .”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Parking for boat trailers is somewhat limited, so get there early.”

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Plan your run at Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park

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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitehavredegracemd.com
  • Phone(410) 939-1800
  • Social Facebook

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

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 Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park

100 Congress Ave, Havre De Grace, MD 21078

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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.