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Gwynns Falls Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 364 Google reviews · Running trail in Baltimore, Maryland · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Crushed gravel
Distance: 14 mi
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Posted hours

Confirmed from Gwynns Falls Trail'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.

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Crushed gravel14 miScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Woodland park with historic structures, athletic fields, community gardens & a 14-mile trail.

What runners say about Gwynns Falls Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (364 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

✨ well-maintained 6 mentions

“One problem is some folks let their dogs run loose with out a leach n that scary, also soon don't clean up after their dogs.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful n peaceful ,I loveee this park, perfect for exercising, hicking,walking, running, picnic ect,.”

Wonderful park. Nicely keep trails. Beautiful bridges and an old mansion. Picnic areas that are clean. Nature Center with birds and reptiles and friendly, helpful staff. Streams and waterfalls. Parking and restrooms. Nice place to explore with family. it felt safe.

★★★★☆ — Rusty , May 2018

One of the few places near Baltimore where there's a bit of nature; it's pretty nice even though you can still hear the cars the whole time. The trails are good, although they could use better signage.

★★★★☆ — Christopher , Apr 2016

This is the entrance to the trail..it was our first time here and the overall experience was great! Follow the green markings on the ground and you'll make it to the bridges!

★★★★★ — Sergio , Sep 2024

Love riding my bike through these trails. So much beautiful scenery to look at.

★★★★★ — Black , Jul 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 364 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 12 mentions 
“Beautiful n peaceful ,I loveee this park, perfect for exercising, hicking,walking, running, picnic ect,.”
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 🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions 
“I also really appreciate the convenience of a brick and mortar restroom on the grounds.”
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 🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions 
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 🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions 
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 🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)  
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Plan your run at Gwynns Falls Trail

The practical stuff

AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
Distance14 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, restrooms — reported by runners
Phone+1 410-396-0440

Hours

Monday	8 AM–6 PM
Tuesday	8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday	8 AM–6 PM
Thursday	8 AM–6 PM
Friday	8 AM–6 PM
Saturday	8 AM–6 PM
Sunday	8 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 Gwynns Falls Trail

Gwynn Oak Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207

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Running trails near Baltimore

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

Leakin Park

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under a mile away

Gwynn Falls Trailhead Windsor Mill Rd

4.3 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews

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Scenic

State park offering kid-friendly hiking trails and areas for biking.

1.3 miles away