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Maryland
Seneca Creek Greenway
27.6 mi
Distance
1,359 ft
Gain
9h 52m
Time
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Inside Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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Seneca Creek Greenway
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 27.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,359 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,122 ft
- Highest point
- 634 ft
- Lowest point
- 186 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
The Seneca Creek Greenway is a scenic 27.55-mile point-to-point trail following the gentle Seneca Creek corridor through Montgomery County, Maryland. This linear trail winds through a mix of wooded bottomland, open meadows, and developed areas, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and peaceful creek-side walking. The relatively flat terrain and accessible route make it ideal for long-distance hiking, trail running, or multi-day adventures.
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