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Washington County Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 177 Google reviews · Running trail in Hagerstown, Maryland · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Washington County 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.

Dog-friendlyStroller / ADAHillyRestrooms

Park also offering fields for basketball and baseball and playgrounds, plus picnic tables, disc golf and soccer, along with tennis courts and slides.

What runners say about Washington County Regional Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (177 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Lovely fall day with slight breeze blowing the leaves, pavilion clean and dry.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful park at sunset, as the sun comes down over the Pavillion on the hill.”

Great Park I actually just found. Fun for the kiddos and adults. I was there for a walk and sit in the grassy hills

★★★★★ — Judy , Sep 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 177 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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Beautiful park at sunset, as the sun comes down over the Pavillion on the hill.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Be nice if the restrooms were open at least during normal daytime hours.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly

“Free course, lots of parking, kid and dog friendly park.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Washington County Regional Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — 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.
  • Websitewashco-md.net
  • Phone(240) 313-2700

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Washington County Regional Park

20017 Mt Aetna Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742

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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.