14.5 mi from the trailheadGreenbelt Park Picnic Areas
Campground · MD
Hike
Elkhorn Branch Trail
- Ends at Lake Elkhorn
3.8 mi of trails · 225 ft climb · 499 ft high point
MD · OpenStreetMap contributors
About this hike
The Elkhorn Branch Trail is a 3.8-mile trail network climbing 225 feet to Lake Elkhorn.
Elevation
225 ft of gain and 43 ft of descent.
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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