- Distance
- 0.7 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hunting
- No Hunting
Good For: Hike, Trail Running
About This Trail
A gravel trail from Glades Town Park to the 88 Bridge and the site of a Civil War blockhouse at Fort Alice. It’s 0.7 miles each way. There’s no parking at the Fort Alice end on Liberty Street, so park at Glades Park.
Trail details from Garrett Trails and the Town of Oakland, October 2026.
Trail Type & Etiquette
Leave a Track, Turn Back. If your tires or boots are leaving a track, pick another trail.
Updated Wed, Nov 11, 1:59 AM. These ratings come from DCAB riders who are out on these trails all week. They are rated for mountain biking, so hikers, runners and skiers can use them as a general guide. Conditions can change fast, and trails are rarely closed; use your judgment.
Plan Your Visit
Short, mostly paved walking paths in town parks around Garrett County, many right beside a playground. Good for strollers, little kids and an easy walk in any season.
- Trailhead
- Glades Town Park, 10 Spruce Lane, Oakland, MD 21550
- Fee
- Free. No trail fee.
- Hunting
- No hunting in town parks.
- Managed By
- Each town, with trail information from Garrett Trails
- Emergency
- Call 911. Nearest hospital: Garrett Regional Medical Center, 251 N. 4th Street, Oakland (301-533-4000).
Know Before You Go
- Paved and mostly flat, so rain and mud aren’t a problem. Watch for ice in winter.
- Several of these paths loop right past a playground. See the Playgrounds page.
- Leave No Trace. Pack out what you pack in.
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Visitor details checked by Deep Creek Times in October 2026. Fees and hours can change; confirm with the managing agency.