Capital Crescent Trail · DC
Capital Crescent Trail
Paved 7-mile rail-trail on the former B&O Georgetown Branch, running from Georgetown in Washington, D.C., along the Potomac to Bethesda, Maryland. A flat, popular route for walking, running and cycling.
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Today
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Score breakdown
- · 88°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − 79 min of daylight — You need at least 126 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1465 ft
- Surface
- paved
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9058, -77.0853 — DC.
Park
Part of Capital Crescent Trail.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Capital Crescent Trail?
Capital Crescent Trail is a 7-mile route with 1465 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. 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 Capital Crescent Trail?
Capital Crescent Trail is paved (asphalt or concrete) — all-weather surface, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers in most places. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Capital Crescent Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Capital Crescent Trail is in Capital Crescent Trail, 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.