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Needwood hiker-biker trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 199 Google reviews · Running trail in Derwood, Maryland · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Needwood hiker-biker 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.
What runners say about Needwood hiker-biker trail
“Overall, beautiful park, great for a walk or run on the trails, clean and typically very peaceful.”
Great spot for family hiking and so much to do with trails, picnic areas and playgrounds
First time visiting this park. It was really nice. Me and my dogs went there to hike and enjoyed it. The trails we hiked for the most part were shadded which was a plus. The park is neat and clean. The lake was pretty and the dog liked putting their paws in to cool off. Overall we liked the park and would revisit.
This place is super nice, if you like nature, this is the place to be at. Come and relax with family youcan bring food to cook and ride bikes, if you like fishing you can come and practice your skills for fun.come and check if out, bring the family have a good time, nice trails to to take a nice walk
I loved riding bike from my townhouse in Montgomery Village to Lake Needwood down to Mount Vernon via the Lake Needwood trail via the Rock Creek Trail via the Mount Vernon Trail (and back). Nothing better. So much to see along the way. Typically a half dozen or more soccer games along the way. The National Zoo.
Trail conditions & character
“Overall, beautiful park, great for a walk or run on the trails, clean and typically very peaceful.”
“I'm lucky enough to be able to walk here from my home, but there's ample parking for those that don't have that luxury.”
Plan your run at Needwood hiker-biker trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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+1 301-495-2595
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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