capital-crescent · DC
Battery Kemble Trail
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Today
Workable day for trail running.
Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- − 79°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 42 min of daylight — You need at least 46 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.92 mi
- Elevation gain
- 233 ft
- Surface
- dirt
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9252, -77.0958 — DC.
Park
Part of capital-crescent.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Battery Kemble Trail?
Battery Kemble Trail is a 0.92-mile route with 233 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Battery Kemble Trail?
Battery Kemble Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Battery Kemble Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Battery Kemble Trail is in capital-crescent, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.