Length: 0.54 mi
Est. time: 12m
Gain: 68 ft
Loss: 112 ft
Max elev: 137 ft
Elevation profile
+68 ft gain · −112 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities (Campground)
Watch an Artillery Demonstration at Fort Washington Park
⏱ <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="Component text-content-size text-content-style"> <p>The cannon is fired on the hour at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Each demonstration takes about 15 minutes.</p> </div> </div> </div>
🗓 spring, summer, fall
Birding at Fort Washington Park
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Fort Washington Perimeter Trail + Fort Washington Trail
3.4 mi · +441 ft · ~1.4 hr (est.)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.