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Lois Y. Green Conservation Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in Gaithersburg, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lois Y. Green Conservation 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.
204-acre conservation park featuring wildlife, 2 ponds & hiking trails through fields & forest.
What runners say about Lois Y. Green Conservation Park
“It is so beautiful, serene and peaceful!”
“It is so beautiful, serene and peaceful!”
“Dog friendly and fair amount of tree cover w a small pond and little creek.”
I have to post about Green Farm, it is an oasis in the Gaithersburg suburbs. It is so beautiful, serene and peaceful! I think today was my 4th visit. I stumbled upon this hidden treasure during the pandemic I believe.
Cute local park with long walking or jogging trail through woods and fields and past several little ponds. Plenty of parking, but no restrooms. Trails not paved so would be difficult for a traditional stroller, but would be fine with a jogging stroller or possibly a wheelchair.
Hidden in plain sight, this is a wild life refuge in the middle of the town. There are two small ponds and a ~4km trail around them. Pathways are mowed and wide enough. At the begining of the trail you will find a Monarch station, we saw many of these butterflies while walking the trail.
Pleasant and easy walk around two ponds. 2 km worth of trails that separates in 2 paths and loops. You can see geese chilling and sit down on the benches by the ponds to look at them.
Trail conditions & character
“Always check yourself and your dogs thoroughly and throw your clothes into the dryer!”
“At the time of our hike, the trail was a bit muddy, but the roundtrip was relatively easy and the views were nice.”
“Nice, in-town natural surface spot for quick walk and bike ride.”
“Trails not paved so would be difficult for a traditional stroller, but would be fine with a jogging stroller or possibly a wheelchair.”
Plan your run at Lois Y. Green Conservation Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- 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.
- Websitemontgomeryparks.org
- Phone+1 301-495-2595
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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