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Gunpowder Falls Trail - Bel Air rd Crossing.

4.6 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Running trail in Kingsville, Maryland · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Gunpowder Falls Trail - Bel Air rd Crossing.'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.

Natural surfaceScenicTrailhead parkingQuiet

Rocky hiking area featuring trout-filled rivers, a quarry and an old rusty car along a trail.

What runners say about Gunpowder Falls Trail - Bel Air rd Crossing.

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (85 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“River is beautiful and had plenty of small trout”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Gets a little crowded on weekends along the river trail, but the back half of the loop was incredibly peaceful.”

lovely peaceful network of nature trails but make sure you wear your best pair of hiking shoes! ☺️

★★★★★ — Nicholas , Mar 2022

This is always a lovely spot no matter which trail is taken. This spot is less congested by far than other Gunpowder Trailheads. There's not much parking in this area and turning south on BelAir Road from the parking area can be a tire-burner.

★★★★★ — Nicci , Aug 2023

Very cool area to hike at. It's along the stream and there is an old run down car just off the path it's all rusted to bits to the point you can't even tell what it was. Further off the path it looks like an old quarry uses to be there. I'll be stopping by this place a few more times and venture around :)

★★★★★ — Michael , Jan 2025

Great place for an easy hike. Amazing stream my kids had a blast swimming there. Just beautiful!!!

★★★★★ — Joie , Aug 2019

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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 6 mentions

“Check out the yellow trail for a solid workout and amazing views of the quarry.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Gets a little crowded on weekends along the river trail, but the back half of the loop was incredibly peaceful.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There's not much parking in this area and turning south on BelAir Road from the parking area can be a tire-burner.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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 — reported by runners

Where to find Gunpowder Falls Trail - Bel Air rd Crossing.

Kingsville, Maryland

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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.