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Pickering Creek Audubon Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 88 Google reviews · Running trail in Easton, Maryland · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Pickering Creek Audubon 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.

ScenicMile markers

Peaceful trails through marshes and pine forest showcasing native flora and fauna.

What runners say about Pickering Creek Audubon Center

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (88 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“25, 2024) and was amazed by the reflections of trees in water, red and gold leaves everywhere, beautiful paths, open meadows, marsh grass, scattered evergreen trees, and on and on.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“Well marked trails and different habitats - keep an eye on ebird sightings.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“Lovely easy walking trails with many interesting lookouts over water and fields.”

Beautiful location for bird viewing and hiking. There's also a small garden, a poet's house and bee keeping. Other than that it is not landscaped, it is a natural habitat with trails. Very tranquil. The proximity to Easton, Oxford and St. Michael's makes it a great day trip.

★★★★★ — Dawn , Jun 2021

Really well maintained trail. It's short enough to be long, and long enough to be short. We loved the diversity of plants, flowers and wildlife. Lots of butterflies, birds and frogs. We took our 2 year old, and he enjoyed walking the trail, exploring the plants and having the dragon flies whizz by his head.

★★★★☆ — Jenna , Sep 2021

A real gem! We arrived late afternoon to witness geese calling on their own to settle down for the evening. Lovely easy walking trails with many interesting lookouts over water and fields. Beautifully planned Audubon owned Park setting. Bunny did not move for over 5 minutes completely.

★★★★★ — Nancy , Apr 2025

A nice place to spend as little as an hour or as long as you want. Natural habitat with a number of different trails through the marshes.

★★★★☆ — David , 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 9 mentions

“25, 2024) and was amazed by the reflections of trees in water, red and gold leaves everywhere, beautiful paths, open meadows, marsh grass, scattered evergreen trees, and on and on.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“Well marked trails and different habitats - keep an eye on ebird sightings.”

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Plan your run at Pickering Creek Audubon Center

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.
  • Websitepickeringcreek.org
  • Phone+1 410-822-4903
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–4 pm
Tuesday 7 am–5 pm
Wednesday 7 am–5 pm
Thursday 7 am–5 pm
Friday 7 am–5 pm
Saturday 7 am–5 pm
Sunday 7 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 Pickering Creek Audubon Center

11450 Audubon Ln, Easton, MD 21601

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.