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It's A Rock
4.6 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Baltimore, Maryland · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from It's A Rock'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.
Rock slab with a shallow slope offering a unique sitting experience, plus birdwatching options.
What runners say about It's A Rock
“Other than that it offers a beautiful view of everyone passing by so you can keep tabs on the neighbors and their social distancing 👀”
One of the finest rock slabs my family has ever visited. Being rock slab fanatics, we have traveled extensively across the country in search of new and exciting rocks slabs. Winter Run Rockslab did not disappoint! It was well worth the treacherous journey through Baltimore city to reach this fine oasis.
Traveling in from Australia, we were looking for top nature spots in the US and planned our route accordingly. This was the second stop on the trail, and boy were we impressed! Not since The Mini Woodshed did we find ourselves so at one with nature.
This is hands down the most most stunning place iv ever been to it's completely free as a nature person I've been on many many trails and this is by far the best most beautiful trail and it's completely free honesty I don't know y it's not one of the world wonders bring bathing suits it has an amazing lake and the…
Trail conditions & character
“Other than that it offers a beautiful view of everyone passing by so you can keep tabs on the neighbors and their social distancing 👀”
Plan your run at It's A Rock
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
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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