4.0 mi from the trailheadIndian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite
Campground · MD
3.3 mi loop · 810 ft gain · 1,001 ft high point · Moderate
From West View Parking, a loop with the Northern Peaks Trail
MD · OpenStreetMap contributors
This loop from West View Parking follows the Northern Peaks Trail, visiting West View, Potomac Overlook, East View, and McCormack Overlook. The route climbs 810 feet over 3.3 miles.
810 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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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