Length: 1.35 mi
Est. time: 30m
Gain: 20 ft
Loss: 137 ft
Max elev: 269 ft
Elevation profile
+20 ft gain · −137 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC) (Campground)
Connects to:
Cross Trail #3Plan 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.