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Maryland
1.8 mi
Distance
423 ft
Gain
48 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Rock Creek Park
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Why you'll love it
Western Ridge Trail
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The Western Ridge Trail is a scenic point-to-point hike in Maryland that traverses elevated terrain with expansive views of the surrounding landscape. This moderately-paced trail offers hikers a chance to experience ridge-line hiking with varied topography and natural forest settings. The trail's position along the ridge provides excellent vantage points and a rewarding sense of elevation gain over its nearly two-mile distance.
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