1.7 mi from the trailheadMarsden Tract Group Campsite
Campground · MD
1.7 mi loop · 209 ft gain · 321 ft high point · Moderate
From Difficult Run Parking Lot, a loop with Old Carriage Road
In Great Falls Park · VA · National Park Service
Ridge Trail extends 1.5 miles one way through Great Falls Park, VA. The moderate route passes two overlooks.
209 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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