Are dogs allowed on Cross County Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Cross County Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Cross County Trail?

No, Cross County Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Cross County Trail?

Cross County Trail is rated expert. It is 37.1 miles long with 3,901 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Cross County Trail suitable for kids?

Cross County Trail is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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ExpertPoint to Point

Virginia

Cross County Trail

Occoquan, Virginia

37.1 mi

Distance

3,901 ft

Elev. Gain

13h 7m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Cross County Trail is a multi-use trail located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As of July 2023, eight of the nineteen proposed segments of the trail are complete. The trail starts at its junction with the Schuylkill River Trail and runs north to one of its current termini at Germantown Pike for a length of 3.24 miles (5.21 km). The trail is planned to extend east for an additional 3.28 miles (5.28 km) to connect to the Wissahickon Trail at Stenton Avenue and West Valley Green Road. The trail will then start again further north on the Wissahickon Trail in Fort Washington State Park, and briefly follow the Wissahickon Creek before turning northeast towards Fort Washington. Once complete, the trail will connect to the Pennypack Trail, Power Line Trail, Wissahickon Trail, and the Schuylkill River Trail.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:29 ft

Max:146 ft

1,189 ft

1,212 ft

Trail Details

Dogs on leash

Route Type: Point to Point
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.

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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.