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Schucks Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 256 Google reviews · Running trail in Bel Air, Maryland · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Schucks Regional 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.

MixedLoopDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Open park featuring playgrounds, walking trails and sports fields.

What runners say about Schucks Regional Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (256 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The equipment is clean, plenty of parking, and the two areas of playground and the trail offer things for young and older kids.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Very beautiful, well thought out Park, Great ball fields especially for Special Needs individuals, also includes a sensory trail with activities.”

🏃 great for running 3 mentions

“I think kids will love the sensory trail and adults will love running on the trail which has small hills.”

Multiple expansive playgrounds. Fun, interactive activities on paved perimeter path. Pavilions provide protection from precipitation.

★★★★★ — Nick , Apr 2022

For all my mom's with kids of all ages- All the parks in Harford County that I've been to are nice, but each one has its own unique character. This one gives you a peaceful and safe vibe.

★★★★★ — Kristina , May 2025

Huge, open, beautiful park. Lots of parking, looks like a great place to bring bikes for the kids. Renting the (very nice) pavilion is inexpensive. For a park this size, I'd expect an actual bathroom structure like Friends Park has, but there are port a pots (albeit they are quite a hike from the pavilion, at least at…

★★★★☆ — Erin , Apr 2019

First time at this park and we loved it. They have diffrent sports feilds, a walking path, 2 play grounds and a pavilion.

★★★★★ — Ashley , Apr 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 256 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“I just wish the bathrooms (port-a-pots) were a bit closer.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“The equipment is clean, plenty of parking, and the two areas of playground and the trail offer things for young and older kids.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“There is a paved walking path that snakes around the park and is a perfect place to go for a stroll either by yourself or with a dog.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“There is a paved walking path that snakes around the park and is a perfect place to go for a stroll either by yourself or with a dog.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“My husband likes this park for its smooth loop trail that little kids can bike on.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

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Plan your run at Schucks Regional Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitevisitharford.com
  • Phone+1 410-638-3616
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

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 Schucks Regional Park

301 Schucks Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015

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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.