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Hike Trail

Georgetown Branch Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A gravel and pavement trail that connects to the Capitol Cresent Trail from Forest Glen Annex.
3.1
mi
Distance
243
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Less Crowded

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.08mi
Distance
243ft
Elevation Gain
218ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
349ft
High Point
181ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is part pavement part gravel. Starting from Bethesda, it runs into a tunnel that runs under Wisconsin Avenue. It continues north turning into gravel shortly before it hits the East-West Highway. There are no road crossings until it reaches Connecticut Avenue. It continues and intersects Rock Creek Trail. Finally ending at Stewart Avenue. The lower half is popular among commuters and gets less populated the further north you go. Loose gravel makes it a pain to ride a bike on. This route is best left to runners and walkers.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Grant Dong