capital-crescent · DC
Donaldson Run Trail
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Today
Workable day for mountain biking.
Today's best: mountain biking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Mountain biking
Workable day for mountain biking.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
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 52 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.36 mi
- Elevation gain
- 391 ft
- Surface
- paved
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9142, -77.1107 — 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 Donaldson Run Trail?
Donaldson Run Trail is a 1.36-mile route with 391 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 Donaldson Run Trail?
Donaldson Run 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 Donaldson Run Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Donaldson Run 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.