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Little Paint Branch Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in College Park, Maryland · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Little Paint Branch 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.
Popular area with woods and a creek offering walking, hiking and cycling trails plus tennis courts.
What runners say about Little Paint Branch Trail
“Beautiful, nature paths, streaming between and around Paint Branch Golf Course and UMd.”
“It's a nice place very peaceful I could spend hours here”
This trail is so serene. It has a perfect little road for hikers and bikers along with a picturesque stream.
This is a nice, flat and woodsy trail that is easy to walk. An excellent new addition was recently added near the Paint Branch Golf Course that will lead you to the College Park Woods neighborhood. This is a very popular trail so the best times for some seclusion is weekdays in the AM hours. Happy hiking/biking!
Walked for a bit and enjoyed the solace and serene view. If there is anything on your mind. Go for a walk and think it through here.
Nice place to walk but the trails doesn't connect. You will end up at dead end or at a golf course.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful, nature paths, streaming between and around Paint Branch Golf Course and UMd.”
“It's a nice place very peaceful I could spend hours here”
“Paved, follows a creek with some sandy parts and mostly rocks along edge.”
Plan your run at Little Paint Branch Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
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Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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