Fort Foote Trail

Maryland

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1.0 mi

Distance

146 ft

Gain

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Quick trip — under 2 mi
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Fort Foote Trail

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.0 mi
Elevation gain
146 ft
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Managing agency
National Park Service

About this trail

Fort Foote Trail is a 2.08-mile out-and-back hike in Maryland with 146 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a straightforward path to Fort Foote, a historic site managed by the National Park Service.

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