capital-crescent · DC
Little Falls Trail
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Today
Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
Today's best: mountain biking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Skip the trail running plan today.
Mountain biking
Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
Dog walking
Skip the dog walking plan today.
Score breakdown
- · 79°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − NWS alert active — Check the alert before heading out
- − 42 min of daylight — You need at least 49 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.64 mi
- Elevation gain
- 238 ft
- Surface
- paved
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9532, -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 Little Falls Trail?
Little Falls Trail is a 1.64-mile route with 238 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 Little Falls Trail?
Little Falls 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 Little Falls Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Little Falls 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.