Lots to see on this hiking exclusive corridor along the Northwest Branch.
OSM map layer · LineString
39.00, -76.99 · rel 6649229
39.00, -76.99 · rel 6649229
Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
20,1 km from start to finish .
Maryland · 39.00°N ·
76.99°W
20,1km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
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Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
Big Rock
viewpoint ·
33 m off route
20,1 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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Quarter of the way
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Rachel Carson Greenway Trail is 20.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rachel Carson Greenway Trail takes approximately 5h 1min to complete.
No, Rachel Carson Greenway Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Rachel Carson Greenway Trail starts near coordinates 39.0605, -77.0201.
Rachel Carson Greenway Trail is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Rachel Carson Greenway Trail is maintained and managed by Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.