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OSM map layer · LineString
38.96, -77.05 · rel 18384409
38.96, -77.05 · rel 18384409
Western Ridge Trail
7,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
District of Columbia · 38.96°N ·
77.05°W
7,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× summit
1× monument
1× ruins
Rock Creek view
viewpoint ·
444 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Linnean Hill
summit ·
62 m off route
7,8 km
100%
Marjorie Merriweather Post
monument ·
238 m off route
7,8 km
100%
Capitol Stones
ruins ·
260 m off route
7,8 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
Western Ridge Trail is 7.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Western Ridge Trail takes approximately 1h 56min to complete.
No, Western Ridge Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Western Ridge Trail starts near coordinates 38.9863, -77.053.
Western Ridge Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Western Ridge Trail is maintained and managed by National Park Service.