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Rocky Gap State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,829 Google reviews · Running trail in Flintstone, Maryland · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 5.3 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Rocky Gap State Park'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.
Recreation area has a lake with a sandy beach, hiking trails & a popular campground with facilities.
What runners say about Rocky Gap State Park
“Rooms were clean, casino was nice, and beautiful views of the lake as well as walking and biking paths.”
“Rooms were clean, casino was nice, and beautiful views of the lake as well as walking and biking paths.”
“Thank you, Rocky Gap, for a calm and relaxing 2 days.”
We go camping and hiking at least twice a year. Super excited that they opened up more of their camping loops to pet friendly. This past trip we hiked their new trail, short cut trail. Wonderful addition to their trail system.
Nice and beautiful state park. The lake Habeeb is also nice. This can be a very relaxing place after a long week. There are few nice trails, very easy to explore for all ages. It's a great place to spend with family and friends. There are lots of parking spots, so you won't have to worry about it as well.
Would have definitely been a five-star in the camping area if it wasn't exactly 7:00 in the morning and all the kids started yelling and it echoed through the entire woods. Tried going back to sleep, but couldn't. Brought my dog and it agitated her.
Great park with a beautiful lake and trails. I stayed at camp sites and it was very nice. The bathrooms were clean. Wished they had primitive camping sites, away from the crowded camp areas. Also the lake was quite noisy overnight from planes or boats running overnight. doesn't feel super secluded.
Trail conditions & character
“Rooms were clean, casino was nice, and beautiful views of the lake as well as walking and biking paths.”
“Plenty of parking, restrooms are clean, signs are very clear and well communicated.”
“Super excited that they opened up more of their camping loops to pet friendly.”
“My only complaint would be that the lake loop trail doesn't actually loop all the way around.”
“It just kind of stops when you get to the casino, if you are starting from the loop parking lot and going left to start.”
“I try to come to Rocky Gap Casino and Resort twice a year to relax.”
“Bathhouses with showers and toilets, one bathroom stall handicap accessible.”
Plan your run at Rocky Gap State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance5.3 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- 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.
- Websitednr.maryland.gov
- Phone+1 240-357-4404
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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