
11.0 mi
Distance
1,447 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 9m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Seneca Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail in Seneca Creek State Park, managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 11 miles long. The nearest town is Germantown, 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 | 97 ft |
| High point | 5.8 mi | 121 ft |
| End | 11.0 mi | 97 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service
Source of truth
- Seneca Creek State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Germantown, MD · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Montgomery County, MD
- Jurisdiction:
- Seneca Creek State Park · Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(301) 924-2127
- Address:11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 · MD
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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.
Nearby Trails
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Seneca Creek Bluffs Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Camping by the Creek
4.6 mi awayPotomac, MD
Pricing varies — check with the operator

Swains Lock Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
7.1 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Potomac, MD

Horsepen Branch
7.8 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Poolesville, MD

Horsepen Branch Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
8.2 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Poolesville, MD

Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Campsite
11.1 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Poolesville, MD
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