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Lakeside Loop Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Running trail in La Vale, Maryland · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 5.3 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Lakeside Loop Trailhead'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.
Lake & mountain area featuring trails for hiking and biking (mountain) as well as a camp store and campsites.
What runners say about Lakeside Loop Trailhead
“A great hiking trail with beautiful scenery but lots of trip hazards like tree roots, jutting rocks & uneven ground.”
“Lakeside loop is a family friendly hike around Lake Habeeb.”
This trail is not for the weak! And I am the weak! Lol No, in all honesty, I was seriously caught off guard by the distance of this trail. It's at least 5 miles in total. I should have done my research before starting my walk around this loop.
I like the state park at Rocky Gap Md. Because we can walk to the beach, capstone, hiking, canoeing, fishing,mountain biking. All a short walkin from the camp sites. There is a dam to hike to. A camp store with snacks and supplies. It's a great easy camping trip.
A great hiking trail with beautiful scenery but lots of trip hazards like tree roots, jutting rocks & uneven ground. Wear good hiking shoes.
Nice easy trail around the lake with a good view... great for casual strolls!
Trail conditions & character
“A great hiking trail with beautiful scenery but lots of trip hazards like tree roots, jutting rocks & uneven ground.”
“I should have done my research before starting my walk around this loop.”
“This place has a wheelchair accessible ramp right on the sand.”
“A great hiking trail with beautiful scenery but lots of trip hazards like tree roots, jutting rocks & uneven ground.”
Plan your run at Lakeside Loop Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance5.3 mi back to where you parked. 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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