3.4 mi
Distance
446 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 12m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Patuxent Wildlife Refuge Loop Trail is a loop trail in Patuxent Research Refuge, managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is 3.4 miles long and gains 446 feet. The nearest town is Glenn Dale, Maryland, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 45 ft |
| High point | 0.5 mi | 63 ft |
| End | 3.4 mi | 45 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service
Source of truth
- Patuxent Research Refuge — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Glenn Dale, MD · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Prince George's County, MD
- Jurisdiction:
- Patuxent Research Refuge · US Fish and Wildlife Service
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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In this park
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