Length: 0.53 mi
Est. time: 12m
Gain: 21 ft
Loss: 40 ft
Max elev: 141 ft
Elevation profile
+21 ft gain · −40 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion (Campground)
Connects to:
Glen Echo BridgePlan 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.