Length: 0.64 mi
Est. time: 18m
Gain: 125 ft
Loss: 113 ft
Max elev: 345 ft
Elevation profile
+125 ft gain · −113 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium (ParkingLot) · 0 accessible spaces
Nature Center (VisitorCenter)
Connects to:
Western Ridge TrailPlan 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.