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Monocacy National Battlefield

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,243 Google reviews · Running trail in Frederick, Maryland · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Not reported
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Posted hours

Confirmed from Monocacy National Battlefield'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.

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What runners say about Monocacy National Battlefield

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,243 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Want to get out and explore the Civil War history in Frederick, MD? This is a great start to that adventure. Begin at the Visitor Center for maps, an informative museum and an oral history of the battle there. Not much to see outside at the Visitor Center, but that is the starting point.

★★★★★ — Dan, , Jul 2022

This place is a real gem of a Civil War battlefield. Lots to see but can easily be done in a day. Great hiking trails with diverse terrain. Visitors center Is great. Nice little museum. Ranges are top notch and friendly. Their Memorial Day program is worth coming to see.

★★★★★ — Brad , May 2018

Well documented history, plenty of hiking trails from easy to moderate. There are several sections of the battlefield that can be reached with a short drive. All have hiking trails and some have views of the Monocacy River.

★★★★★ — Melinda , May 2024

Great place to hike absolutely beautiful, but make sure to plan your trip when it's warm and dry. The trails are muddy and slippery after the rain takes a while to dry

★★★★★ — Sabina , Jun 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Small but amazing, area for kids, gift shop and a wonderful museum on the 2nd floor with an beautiful view from the observation deck.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“They also have some cannon placed on the Battlefield and historical markers to read along the tour route!”

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The practical stuff

AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
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	9 am–5 pm
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	9 am–5 pm
Friday	9 am–5 pm
Saturday	9 am–5 pm
Sunday	9 am–5 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Monocacy National Battlefield

5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704

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