capital-crescent · DC
Georgetown Branch Trail
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Today
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- − 80°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − NWS alert active — Check the alert before heading out
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.23 mi
- Elevation gain
- 57 ft
- Surface
- paved
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9815, -77.0920 — 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 Georgetown Branch Trail?
Georgetown Branch Trail is a 0.23-mile route with 57 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 Georgetown Branch Trail?
Georgetown Branch 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 Georgetown Branch Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Georgetown Branch 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.