Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park, Montgomery County, MD
Point-to-point trail in Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park, Montgomery County, MD. Hiking.
- Distance
- 12.5 mi (20.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 443 ft (135 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 15 min
- High point
- 292 ft (89 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Bike repair station 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Emergency phone 5 mi (8 km) from start
- Emergency phone 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Bike repair station 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Emergency phone 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Big Rock 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Waterfall 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from start
- Waterfall 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from start
- Waterfall 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from start
- Trailhead 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from start
- Waterfall 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
How long is Rachel Carson Greenway Trail?
Rachel Carson Greenway Trail is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 15 min. It climbs 443 ft (135 m) in total, up to a high point of 292 ft (89 m).
How hard is Rachel Carson Greenway Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Rachel Carson Greenway Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Rachel Carson Greenway Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 0.9 mi (1.5 km).
Is Rachel Carson Greenway Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (83% under trees).
What can you do on Rachel Carson Greenway Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Rachel Carson Greenway Trail?
Maryland Meadworks, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Arrow Bicycle, 0.4 mi (0.7 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Rachel Carson Greenway Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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