Capital Crescent Trail
Description
The Capital Crescent Trail follows an abandoned railroad right of way and extends 11 miles from Georgetown, in the District of Columbia, to Silver Spring in Montgomery County. Approximately 5.5 miles of the trail are in Montgomery County.
The trail, one of 500 rail-to-trail projects in the nation, traverses neighborhoods and parkland and includes stretches along the Potomac River. The trail is the most popular trail in Montgomery County.
The Coalition for the Capital Crescent Trail, a private, non-profit group, maintains a web site about the trail that features detailed maps: www.cctrail.org
Activities |
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Location |
Traverses southern Montgomery County from Georgetown, DC to Bethesda and Chevy Chase and eventually Silver Spring, MD |
Trail length/surface |
From Georgetown to Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda the trail is paved to a width of 10 feet. Between Bethesda and Silver Spring, the trail is crushed stone (4 miles) and then continues on road. |
Trail characteristics |
This trail is heavily used at all times. It also serves as a commuter trail to Georgetown during the week. Tunnels and bridges offer safe passage under MacArthur Boulevard and Wisconsin Avenue and over River Road. The Georgetown Branch Interim Trail--a hard packed gravel path--connects the CCT with Silver Spring, MD 4 miles away after crossing Jones Mill Rd. |
Drinking water |
Yes |
Restrooms |
No |
Access
and parking |
In Montgomery County, trail access is available at Bethesda (mile 3.5) or at points shown on the map at www.cctrail.org |
Contact |
For information about the trail, and to obtain a color map of the trail, call the Coalition at 202-234-4874. |
Hiking 
Biking and 
Rollerblading 
Last page update: April 1, 2010
Montgomery County Department of Parks