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Meadowside Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 209 Google reviews · Running trail in Rockville, Maryland · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Meadowside Nature Center'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.
This center features hands-on natural & cultural history, 8 miles of trails & native bird aviaries.
What runners say about Meadowside Nature Center
“Nice trail network surrounding the nature center area, a beautiful creek crossing with large stepping stones to Lake Frank Trail”
Hands on Fun! This Nature Center feels more like a museum. The rooms and exhibits make you feel a part of the history of Montgomery County, Maryland. The kids can interact with the displays including the two cave areas.
The center is nice. They have four birds (bold eagle, two hawks and one more), couple of turtles, eastern snake, corn snake, walking sticks. The exhibits were nice and interesting. The grounds and trails are also very nice.
Raptor Festival held on Saturday was a great event with the event being presented extremely well and organized. The Nature Center itself is a fun place to visit full of birds, trees, rabbits and deer. There are many trails to walk and you can bring dogs here as long as they are leashed.
Nice trail network surrounding the nature center area, a beautiful creek crossing with large stepping stones to Lake Frank Trail
Trail conditions & character
“Nice trail network surrounding the nature center area, a beautiful creek crossing with large stepping stones to Lake Frank Trail”
Plan your run at Meadowside Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitemontgomeryparks.org
- Phone+1 301-258-4030
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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