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  1. Areas
  2. MD
  3. …Central Maryland
  4. …Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Rockville
  5. Rock Creek Regional Park
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Trail

1.2 mile 2.0 kilometer point to point
99% Runnable
Easy

Elevation

Ascent: 37' 11 m
Descent: -41' -12 m
High: 373' 114 m
Low: 347' 106 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 1% (1°)
Max Grade: 6% (3°)

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“A low key gravel path that is easily linked to other trails to build loops.”

— cmj Jenkins
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Features Birding · Lake · Wildlife

Runner Notes

This trail connects to the Rock Creek Park System.

Description

From the parking lot, head towards the dam at the southern end of the lake following the Westside Trail.

Follow the Westside Trail to the north end of the lake where you hit Needwood Rd.

Flora & Fauna

Tons of geese and other birds, frequent deer and turtles, and the occasional beaver!

Contacts

Land Manager: Montgomery County, MD - Parks

May 15, 2019: Montgomery Parks Recognized with International Trail Award

May 14, 2019: Get To Know A Montgomery Parks Division Chief: Park Police

May 14, 2019: Montgomery Parks and EveryMind Partner for Mental Health Awareness Month

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  4.0 from 2 votes

#9

in Rock Creek Regional Park

#8172

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#9

in Rock Creek Regional Park

#144

in Maryland

#8,172

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Paddle Boats at Lake Needwood
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