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Herring Run Trailhead to Stream Footpath

4.4 ★★★★☆ 60 Google reviews · Running trail in Baltimore, Maryland · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Herring Run Trailhead to Stream Footpath'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.

ScenicTrailhead parkingQuiet

Kid-friendly park featuring hiking trails.

What runners say about Herring Run Trailhead to Stream Footpath

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (60 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“I absolutely love this park, it is so calming, beautiful and lots of places to explore”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“I loved it, quiet, clean air… a nature jewel 💎 in the city of Bmore.”

Great place to walk in peace and solitude. General skill level, kid, and dog friendly.

★★★★★ — Adam , Oct 2020

We walked over 5 miles on the full loop of this trail. The trail itself was paved and went along both sides of the Herring Run. The trailhead and much of the trail could use some signage.

★★★★★ — Elsa , Feb 2023

Excellent place in NATURE to meditate walk ,run ,ride bycycles or to relax. The other side where Parkside and shannon Drive is hot and new trees have been planted no shade, park benches need solar lamp post and the grills are to close to the trees that cause a fire.

★★★★★ — Trina , Aug 2021

A beautiful and serene place. You can feel the age of the surrounding forest here and the intention from those that chose this location for the trail.

★★★★★ — Lucas , May 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 60 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 4 mentions

“I absolutely love this park, it is so calming, beautiful and lots of places to explore”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“The trailhead and much of the trail could use some signage.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“I loved it, quiet, clean air… a nature jewel 💎 in the city of Bmore.”

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Plan your run at Herring Run Trailhead to Stream Footpath

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 — reported by runners
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitefriendsofherringrun.org
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8 PM
Friday 7 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8 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 Herring Run Trailhead to Stream Footpath

3201 Parkside Dr, Baltimore, MD 21214

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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.