Length: 0.57 mi
Est. time: 12m
Gain: 85 ft
Loss: 120 ft
Max elev: 286 ft
Elevation profile
+85 ft gain · −120 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC) (Campground)
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.