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WB&A Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 151 Google reviews · Running trail in Odenton, Maryland · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from WB&A 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.

PavedOpen 24hFlat & fastTrailhead parking

Shaded paved trail, used by hikers and cyclists, for exercise and running.

What runners say about WB&A Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (151 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“This is one of my favorite places to run.”

Easy hike on a paved path in the suburbs. This is a good place for the family to enjoy some time in the fresh air. When I visited a few adults had some 7 little kids with them, biking the path. Parking could be an issue if you are driving here. I found a spot on the street but there is not much space.

★★★★★ — Ryan , Nov 2022

My long run route when I train for distance. Relatively well maintained. 4 starts only because more than one time I had to deal with some teenagers smoking weed and making a section of trail smell unbearable.

★★★★☆ — Ameya , Sep 2019

This is one of my favorite places to run. Nice mixture of flat, level pavement and decent sloping dirt trails.

★★★★★ — Lary , Jul 2018

Amazing trail just behind the residential area. It goes for miles. No cars allowed. Serene environment with a river and a bridge across. The air is fresh and the trail is clean.

★★★★★ — Isaac , Jun 2025

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 5 mentions

“good place has off the beat dirt trails upon with a lot of turtles and it also has a bike trail that's paved great for kids and seniors that want to walk and exercise.”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“Nice mixture of flat, level pavement and decent sloping dirt trails.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Parking could be an issue if you are driving here.”

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Plan your run at WB&A Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 — reported by runners

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 WB&A Trail

Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail, Odenton, MD 21113

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Running trails near Odenton

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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.