Parilla Path

Parilla Path is a short, moderate hike in Maryland, just over a third of a mile long, with a total climb of about 116 feet. The route starts and ends at roughly the same elevation, with a high point of about 444 feet, and the steepest stretch comes within the first eighth of a mile, where the grade reaches about 11 percent. The nearest town is Avery, about 0.6 miles away. The path is an out-and-back, so the total elevation gain is the same in each direction. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically spring and fall, when a nearby weather station in Rockville records average highs around 66°F in April and 66°F in October. Midsummer is warmer, with July highs averaging about 87°F. Several other trails sit right alongside this one. Needwood Trail and Westside Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and Rock Creek Trail, a mountain biking route, is also about 0.1 mile off. Farther afield, Rachel Carson Conservation Park is about 7.4 miles away.