HomeMarylandAnnapolis › Greenbury Point Conservation Area

Greenbury Point Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Running trail in Annapolis, Maryland · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Greenbury Point Conservation 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.

LoopScenicFlat & fast

Nature preserve featuring trails for hiking and biking, plus opportunities for butterfly watching and birdwatching.

What runners say about Greenbury Point Conservation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (54 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“This two mile circular hike offers stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay, the Bay Bridge, Annapolis, the Naval Academy, Horn Point and Tolly Point.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Short and easy trail for a quick hike.”

Lovely as always. Very quiet outside the sounds of nature. Few people on the trail. Short and easy trail for a quick hike. Lots of opportunities for bird watching.

★★★★★ — Sarah , Oct 2022

Beautiful area on the water for walking running light biking bird watching meditating and just enjoying the sight seeing. The towers are a bonus feature in my perspective.

★★★★★ — Valerie , Nov 2021

This two mile circular hike offers stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay, the Bay Bridge, Annapolis, the Naval Academy, Horn Point and Tolly Point.

★★★★★ — Sharon , Feb 2024

Very beautiful park. Go with a local because if you are not familiar with the area you might run into some locked gates.

★★★★★ — Patrick , Jul 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 54 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 14 mentions

“This two mile circular hike offers stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay, the Bay Bridge, Annapolis, the Naval Academy, Horn Point and Tolly Point.”

More trails like this →

Flat & fast 4 mentions

“Mostly level with some very slight up hill portions, definitely easy.”

More trails like this →

🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Great loop trail around the point with scattered great water views of annapolis harbor and the bay bridge on the other side.”

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Greenbury Point Conservation Area

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.
  • Websitenavymwrannapolis.com
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–6 PM
Thursday 5 AM–6 PM
Friday 5 AM–6 PM
Saturday 5 AM–6 PM
Sunday 5 AM–6 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 Greenbury Point Conservation Area

Annapolis, Maryland

Get directions

Running trails near Annapolis

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Bobwhite Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 5 reviews

Annapolis, MD

under a mile away

Greenbury Point Nature Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Annapolis, MD

ScenicDog-friendly

under a mile away

Pipsissewa Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 4 reviews

Annapolis, MD

under a mile away

Poet's Nature Trail

5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

Annapolis, MD

under a mile away

Truxtun Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 651 reviews

Annapolis, MD

Scenic

City park offering a boat launch, a recreation center & a seasonal pool with classes.

3.0 miles away

Baltimore-Annapolis Trail End

4.8 ★★★★★ 117 reviews

Arnold, MD

Paved

3.2 miles away

All running trails in Annapolis, MD →

Nearby towns

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.