Near Matildaville Trail
The rocky, cliff-top nature of River Trail.
Near Matildaville Trail
Beautiful views of the Potomac can be had from River Trail.
Near Matildaville Trail
View from the trail
Near Matildaville Trail
A stormy morning.
Near Matildaville Trail
Notice that the trail goes diagonally up this rock face.

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Matildaville Trail

3.0 (4 Ratings)
A short wooded trail thats passes by the Matildaville ruins.
1.1
mi
Distance
181
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.08mi
Distance
181ft
Elevation Gain
69ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
272ft
High Point
117ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This wooded trail passes by the ruins of the old town of Matildaville before continuing up the hill to the south end of the park. It starts off as a fairly level trail, but becomes hilly near the intersection with the Ridge Trail. In the winter, there are limited views of Mather Gorge. The trail is narrow and often muddy. Hikers are asked to yield to horses on the trail.

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Contributors
Brian Smith