Blue Heron Trail

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0.7 mile 1.2 kilometer point to point
92% Runnable
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 108' 33 m
Descent: -94' -29 m
High: 431' 131 m
Low: 357' 109 m

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Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 14% (8°)

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“Blue Heron Trail is a 0.7 mile trail along the western edge of Lake Needwood.”

— Montgomery Parks

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Spring · Views · Wildlife

Description

Blue Heron Trail is a wonderful trail with a couple of slight hills along the western edge of Lake Needwood. Along this trail there are also a few connector trails that will lead you to the edge of Lake Needwood if you desire a closer look, not only to experience the beauty of the Lake, but to be able to experience more wildlife.

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Land Manager: Montgomery County, MD - Parks

Jul 3, 2019: Montgomery Park & Recreation Month Instagram Photo Contest

Jul 2, 2019: Montgomery Parks Announces Fourth of July Festivities, Safety Tips and Operating Hours

Jul 1, 2019: Pop-Up: Coming to a Park Near You

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5.0 from 1 vote

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in Rock Creek Regional Park

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#2

in Rock Creek Regional Park

#41

in Maryland

#2,381

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