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Capital Crescent Trail: Out-and-Back

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14.0 mi

362 ft

A popular rail trail in the Washington DC Metro Area.

The Capital Crescent Trail is a shared-use rail trail that runs from Georgetown in Washington, D.C., to Bethesda, Maryland. It is one of the most popular trails in the nation, offering a scenic and convenient route for walkers, joggers, bikers, and rollerbladers. The trail follows the former route of the Georgetown Branch of the B&O Railroad, passing through historic and urban areas along the Potomac River. You can enjoy views of the river, the C&O Canal, and the Washington Monument as you travel along the paved trail. You can also explore the diverse neighborhoods and attractions along the way, such as Georgetown University, Fletcher's Boathouse, Glen Echo Park, and downtown Bethesda. The Capital Crescent Trail is more than just a path; it's a journey of discovery and inspiration that showcases the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Washington, D.C., area. Sources: Coalition for the Capital Crescent Trail. Capital Crescent Trail | District of Columbia Trails | TrailLink. Capital Crescent Trail - Wikipedia. Conversation with Bing Chat Written by FATMAP Official

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April 24, 2023·Public

Route and Elevation

Segments

Name	Distance	Elev. Diff.	Avg. Grade
Beware of the pedestrians Return	0.49 mi	-33 ft	-1.2%
5.5 mm to CCT	4.83 mi	-164 ft	-0.6%
Little Falls & Crescent Trail to Aqueduct Bridge	4.50 mi	-164 ft	-0.7%
CCT Bench To Trailhead	4.19 mi	-151 ft	-0.7%
aqua bridge to keybridge & return	7.62 mi	-131 ft	-0.1%
Downhill to chain bridge	1.18 mi	-92 ft	-1.5%
DC/MD Line to Fletcher's	1.53 mi	-89 ft	-1.1%
CCT Chain to Key	3.13 mi	-72 ft	-0.4%
CCT Dirty Grinder Revised	2.56 mi	-43 ft	-0.2%
CCT - Canal Rd. to Water St.	2.47 mi	-36 ft	-0.3%
Fletchers to Key Bridge	2.15 mi	-30 ft	-0.1%
Towpath Dirty Grinder	2.13 mi	0 ft	0.0%
CCT Fletcher's to end	2.02 mi	-26 ft	-0.2%
End of CCT Revised	0.37 mi	-10 ft	-0.4%
Aqueduct Bridge to Little Falls & Crescent Trail	4.87 mi	164 ft	0.6%
Key Bridge to Dalecarlia Reservoir Turnoff	3.52 mi	89 ft	0.5%
CCTrailhead to Abner's	2.17 mi	26 ft	0.2%
Cap Crescent sign to Fletcher's Cove	2.11 mi	33 ft	0.2%
CCT Trailhead to Bench	4.21 mi	164 ft	0.7%
Key Bridge to Canal Bridge	2.60 mi	46 ft	0.3%
CCT TT: GT (Boat House) to 5.5 Mile Marker	4.81 mi	157 ft	0.6%
CCT Head to Dalecarlia	3.16 mi	89 ft	0.2%
Bridge to bridge	2.53 mi	39 ft	0.3%
Boat House to MoCo Line - Peace and Love!	3.59 mi	135 ft	0.7%
Stairs to Top of Bridge	3.40 mi	141 ft	0.7%
Crescent Curse	1.52 mi	102 ft	1.3%
CCT Climb - Canal Bridge to Boundary Bridge	1.18 mi	85 ft	1.4%
Canal Rd north - Arizona to Chain Br	0.38 mi	-13 ft	-0.7%
Chainbridge to McA Tunnel sprint	0.83 mi	56 ft	1.2%
test segment123	0.27 mi	3 ft	0.3%
CCT Last Sprint Home	0.53 mi	36 ft	1.2%
Beware the pedestrians!	0.46 mi	26 ft	1.1%

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Capital Crescent Trail: Out-and-Back

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