Near Perimeter Trail
Fall conditions along the Perimeter Trail
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Perimeter Trail

4.3 (15 Ratings)
A rolling ramble through the woods.
5.2
mi
Distance
331
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingWildlife
Access Issues
Open from dawn to dusk, year-round. America the Beautiful passes are available to purchase from the Visitor Center - Ranger Station, which is open seven days a week from 8 am to 3:45 pm (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day).

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.21mi
Distance
331ft
Elevation Gain
331ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
192ft
High Point
53ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Greenbelt is the tiniest National Park and is a fascinating thing. Visually, you're rolling through a mid-Atlantic deciduous forest on nice singletrack. Your ears tell a different story, as you can usually hear the traffic from the nearby major roads, particularly the B-W Parkway. Still, this trail is a worthwhile getaway, and nary a bit of pavement in sight once you're in the park.
History & Background
The NPS acquired the Greenbelt Park land in 1950.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
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Contributors
Eric Coppock