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Susquehanna Hills at Vulcan Quarry Trail

3.8 ★★★★☆ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Havre De Grace, Maryland · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Susquehanna Hills at Vulcan Quarry 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.

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What runners say about Susquehanna Hills at Vulcan Quarry Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Easy trail with shaded forest.”

Well marked. Easy walking. Trailhead is one minute off the highway. This is not a stunning “destination hike,” but if you’re sick of the maniacs on 95, it’s GREAT. Go stretch your legs and wear out the kids. Yeah, there’s some traffic noise, but we also saw a bunny!

★★★★☆ — Usha , Apr 2025

Easy trail with shaded forest. Minor incline at beginning. Mildly uneven terrain in some areas. Well maintained trail. Relaxing hike

★★★★★ — Chris , Apr 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Easy trail with shaded forest.”

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Plan your run at Susquehanna Hills at Vulcan Quarry Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Susquehanna Hills at Vulcan Quarry Trail

Lapidum Rd, Havre De Grace, MD 21078

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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.