capital-crescent · DC
Capital Crescent Trail
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Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Mountain biking
Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
Score breakdown
- · 79°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − 42 min of daylight — You need at least 129 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 7.37 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1465 ft
- Surface
- paved
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9058, -77.0853 — 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 Capital Crescent Trail?
Capital Crescent Trail is a 7.37-mile route with 1465 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 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, 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.