8.9 mi
Distance
886 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 11m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Matthew Henson Trail is an out-and-back trail in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 8.9 miles long and gains 886 feet. It is in or next to North Bethesda, Maryland.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 74 ft |
| High point | 2.7 mi | 142 ft |
| End | 8.9 mi | 74 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- North Bethesda, MD · in or next to town
- County:
- Montgomery County, MD
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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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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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
6.1 mi awaySandy Spring, MD
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Swains Lock Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
8.4 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Potomac, MD
Marsden Tract Group Campsite
8.7 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Potomac, MD
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable Well reviewed Good Coverage
Camping by the Creek
11.7 mi awayPotomac, MD
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Greenbelt Park Campground
11.7 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Greenbelt, MD
Check official pricing173 sitesReservable TentRV PopularUsually has openings · 25% Good Coverage
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