Pittsford, NY
Pathfinder | 90 pts
Within this stretch of Southern Maryland, which is somewhat barren for state parks (my experience is limited) I think this is one of the better trail run opportunities. It is very convenient to Pax River area, which is where I was staying.
Not very hilly compared to PA and NY where I normally run, so I would rate this as a fairly easy few mile hike or run. The main trails were pleasant and well kept. In my opinion, the cliffs are somewhat unimpressive and anti-climatic, but the scenery in the woods and marshy areas is quite pleasant and what makes the run worth it.
I took the red trail out to the cliffs and then a mix of the orange and white trails back to the parking area. About 5 or 6 miles. The less traveled orange and white were somewhat confusingly marked, and the trail map on a kiosk at the parking area is not consistent with the trail map in the book. The trail map in the book is reasonably close to the actual trails, so you should trust that, but keep your direction senses somewhat tuned if you are on any of the trails north of the red.
I enjoyed it and will probably go again on my next trip down to Pax.