4.9 mi from the trailheadRock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)
Campground · DC
Hike
Donaldson Run Trail
- Ends at a viewpoint
- Camp 5 mi away
1.7 mi out & back · 334 ft gain · 268 ft high point · Easy
In George Washington Memorial Parkway · VA · National Park Service
About this hike
Donaldson Run Trail climbs 334 feet in George Washington Memorial Parkway. The out and back route reaches a viewpoint destination in 1.7 miles.
Elevation
334 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Map
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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