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Herring Run Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 874 Google reviews · Running trail in Baltimore, Maryland · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Herring Run 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.
This urban wildland area features 3 playgrounds, walking trails, picnic tables & a stream.
What runners say about Herring Run Park
“Very beautiful but the city needs to clean no.”
“(Upper) Herring Run park is beautiful, with nice paved lanes for bikes and a loop that takes you quite a ways through the city.”
“Love love love Herring Run.”
There is a Juice Bar on the corner. It is so quaint and the young lady that runs the place is so accomadating. I absolutely love this spot. Then you can walk the park and down by the water.
A hidden gem. Not too crowded. Clean paved trail for skinny tire bikes. It runs alongside a small stream. I will definitely visit hear again…
Love to take my dog for walks there. There are alot of other dog there around 5-7 most days. He get some good play time. And when we walk a different way we get some good exercise. I always feel safe. And if you know where too look its so pretty. See you there.
Very beautiful and nice park. Has trails in the woods or you can walk the path.
Trail conditions & character
“(Upper) Herring Run park is beautiful, with nice paved lanes for bikes and a loop that takes you quite a ways through the city.”
“Watch for unleashed dogs, as many people use it as their own personal dog park.”
“Love this park, always super peaceful and quiet.”
“(Upper) Herring Run park is beautiful, with nice paved lanes for bikes and a loop that takes you quite a ways through the city.”
“A splash of paint on the bathroom area would make it feel more inviting.”
Plan your run at Herring Run Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 410-396-6134
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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