Near Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
Typical section of the Copperhead Run Trail.

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Rachel Carson Greenway Trail

4.7 (3 Ratings)
This path is part of the Anacostia Trail System and heads from Wheaton-Glenmont to Hyattsville.
11.9
mi
Distance
145
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
11.87mi
Distance
145ft
Elevation Gain
389ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
301ft
High Point
11ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is on the eastern side of the stream, as opposed to the Northwest Branch Trail. The two trails split right at the beginning. Simply follow the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail across the creek onto this hiker-only trail. The trail starts out with a bang throwing rocks and uneven trail at you from the gun. Eventually, the trail becomes smoother after it crosses Colevsville road and is paved after it crosses the Capitol Beltway. Here is the Trail map courtesy of Montgomery County Parks

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Contributors
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