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Cabin John Trail route map
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Maryland

Cabin John Trail

Rockville, Maryland

3.0 mi

Distance

446 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 7m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Cabin John Trail offers a 3-mile loop of easy hiking near Rockville, Maryland. With a dirt surface, the trail winds through a scenic natural area providing a pleasant and accessible outdoor experience. The trail gains an elevation of 446 feet over its course, offering gentle inclines suitable for hikers of various skill levels. Its location in the Mid-Atlantic region makes it an attractive option during the spring and fall, when temperatures are moderate and the foliage is vibrant.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:74 ft
Max:110 ft
136 ft
136 ft
74 ft86 ft98 ft110 ft0.0 mi0.8 mi1.5 mi2.3 mi3.0 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Highlights

natural setting

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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