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Maryland
Western Maryland Rail Trail
1.6 mi
Distance
10 ft
Gain
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Western Maryland Rail Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 10 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
The Western Maryland Rail Trail is a 3.22-mile out-and-back trail in Maryland managed by the National Park Service. The trail follows a rail corridor with minimal elevation gain, making it a relatively flat walk through the region.
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