2.5 mi
Distance
502 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 1m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
West Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail in Rock Creek Park, managed by the National Park Service, in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It is 2.5 miles long and gains 502 feet. It is in or next to Washington, District of Columbia.
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 | 44 ft |
| High point | 0.7 mi | 112 ft |
| End | 2.5 mi | 44 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Washington, DC · in or next to town
- County:
- District of Columbia, DC
- Jurisdiction:
- Rock Creek Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:5200 Glover Rd, NW · Washington, DC · 20015
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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.
In this park
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas
7.2 mi awayWashington, DC
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable TentUsually has openings · 13% Excellent Coverage
Greenbelt Park Campground
8.5 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Greenbelt, MD
Check official pricing173 sitesReservable TentRV PopularUsually has openings · 25% Good Coverage
National Capital Parks East Greenbelt Park
8.5 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Greenbelt, MD
Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas
8.8 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Greenbelt, MD
Check official pricing2 sitesReservable Tent
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