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North Park Loop Trail (Joe K's Trail)
4.7 ★★★★★ 198 Google reviews · Running trail in Havre De Grace, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Park Loop Trail (Joe K's 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.
City park featuring a riverside trail with a beach, playground, and opportunities for birding.
What runners say about North Park Loop Trail (Joe K's Trail)
“The trail has great views of the Susquehanna River.”
“This is a beautiful easy walk.”
This trail is a great mixture of natural trail and wheelchair/stroller accessible. The trail is set up in a loop. Half of it is either paved or an old railroad siding that has had pea gravel put between the rails and levelled. The other half is levelled grass, or natural trail with roots.
This easy loop trail is just over a mile and a quarter in length. The trail has great views of the Susquehanna River. There is a small pond with lots of turtles. The trail is great for bird watching. Leashed dogs are allowed on trail.
Great quiet place to walk and enjoy the water. Love walking here with the family.
Took a nice walk one mile down this trail looking for geocaches. Found one almost a mile down the trail and a couple of others on the way back. Encountered a real large puddle on the way there.
Trail conditions & character
“You can view the river from the trail which connects to the Lock House and go right to the edge of the river on a small beach.”
“Didn't walk the entire loop, but what we did walk was mostly flat.”
“We went right on it until the left cut back trail that turned into a rock climb.”
“The other half is levelled grass, or natural trail with roots.”
“Was a nice hike, and the dogs swam some on a long leash.”
“This trail is a great mixture of natural trail and wheelchair/stroller accessible.”
“Didn't walk the entire loop, but what we did walk was mostly flat.”
Plan your run at North Park Loop Trail (Joe K's Trail)
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.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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