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OSM map layer · LineString
38.97, -77.04 · rel 18384408
38.97, -77.04 · rel 18384408
Valley Trail
8,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
District of Columbia · 38.97°N ·
77.04°W
8,7km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× summit
1× monument
Rock Creek view
viewpoint ·
36 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Linnean Hill
summit ·
165 m off route
8,7 km
100%
Marjorie Merriweather Post
monument ·
392 m off route
8,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Valley Trail is 8.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Valley Trail takes approximately 2h 11min to complete.
No, Valley Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Valley Trail starts near coordinates 38.9863, -77.0529.
Valley Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Valley Trail is maintained and managed by National Park Service.