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South Road
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Laurel, Maryland · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 20 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from South Road'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 South Road
Nice little look off of Turkey Run. About 20 minute walk from the parking. Very easy flat trail. Loops all the way past the forest trails and Reive’s pond. Nice mix of forested terrain and watery areas.
Trail conditions & character
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance20 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 — 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.
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