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Rachel Carson Greenway Trail

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 3.5 (4)
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  2. MD
  3. …Central Maryland
  4. …Colesville
  5. Wheaton Regional Park
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“This is a new machine-built addition to the Northwest Branch corridor. ”

Chris Irwin
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3.1

Miles

5.0

KM
Singletrack

358' 109 m

High

282' 86 m

Low

106' 32 m

Up

40' 12 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

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While this section of the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail is multi-use, the southern section (between Randolph Rd and Colesville/29) is still hiker-only.

Description

While generally flat, this trail has plenty of rollers and a few small stream crossings to keep it interesting.

The section that parallels Bonifant Road is perpetually muddy, so consider riding the road instead of this wet section, but don't miss the final climb/descent to Alderton Road.

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Local Club: Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts (MORE)

Land Manager: Montgomery County, MD - Parks

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Chris Irwin
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  3.5 from 4 votes

#4

in Wheaton Regional Park

#21235

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Trail Rankings

#4

in Wheaton Regional Park

#310

in Maryland

#21,235

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One of 3 wood features added recently, just north of Randolph Road. In quick sequence: an airdrop (behind camera), this ramp, and a skinny off image right.
Jan 16, 2023 near Glenmont, MD
Near Bonifant Road
Jan 16, 2023 near Layhill, MD
NW Branch's bridge-to-nowhere #2
Jan 16, 2023 near Layhill, MD

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