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Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Lanham, Maryland · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 7.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis 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.
Hiking and biking are available at this clean, well-maintained area with smooth paved trails.
What runners say about Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail
“No major hills, and very well maintained.”
“Scenic and peaceful trail for biking and running”
“Scenic and peaceful trail for biking and running”
Went here a few days ago it’s actually the WB&A trail I think it’s called? Something like that anyways lots of people said there wasn’t any parking and that’s right, but if you park over in the shopping center there’s a way to the trail if you walk from there and hang a right going back down to the street/sidewalk…
Nice, wide open, paved trail for walking, running, or cycling. There are way too may people who will walk their dogs with no leash. Big dogs and small dogs that the owners will try to run and catch when they see you approaching. The dogs are growling like they have not had lunch yet and I am the lunch!
Beautiful view and changing terrain. Southbound a tad difficult slight up grade coming back north, very pleasant..
It was great... I recommend to anyone who want take a walk... And these beautiful weather
Trail conditions & character
“They have good trails with nice views I really enjoy, coming here.”
“Odenton MARC parking northbound is a great starting point.”
“Great place to bike, hike, electric bike, take a stroll with the kids, walk the dog, or bird watch.”
“Everyone on the trail was friendly, the paved portions are smooth and adequate for road biking.”
“Scenic and peaceful trail for biking and running”
“If everyone would obey the rules here, this would be a perfect 7.5 mile trail!”
Plan your run at Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail
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
- Distance7.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. 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.
- Websitepgparks.com
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