Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park, Montgomery County, MD
Out-and-back trail in Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park, Montgomery County, MD. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 3.7 mi (6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 315 ft (96 m)
- Est. Time
- 40 min
- High point
- 256 ft (78 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Big Rock 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Waterfall 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Waterfall 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Waterfall 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
- Trailhead 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Waterfall 3.7 mi (6 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 3.7 mi (6 km) long. Most people take about 40 min. It climbs 315 ft (96 m) in total, up to a high point of 256 ft (78 m).
How hard is Rachel Carson Greenway Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Rachel Carson Greenway Trail?
Parking at the start. 3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Rachel Carson Greenway Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Rachel Carson Greenway Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (98% under trees).
What can you do on Rachel Carson Greenway Trail?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Rachel Carson Greenway Trail?
Pizza Hut, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: 7-Eleven, 0.8 mi (1.3 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.
Trails near Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
- Rachel Carson Greenway Trail Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park · Easy · 3.7 mi (6 km)
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- Devere Loop Trail Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- Franklin Knolls River Trail Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.8 km)
- Clifton Park River Trail Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park · Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km)
- Copperhead Run Trail Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park · Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Long Branch Trail Long Branch Stream Valley Park · Easy · 1 mi (1.5 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap