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Northeast and Paint Branch Trail

Northeast and Paint Branch Trail, Prince George's County, MD, 13.37 miles

Trail Facts

Length 13 mi
Elevation 13 to 296 ft
Grade 0.5% average
Shade cover 47%

Climate

Excellent biking days per month, 2011-2025 climatology

In a typical year the Northeast and Paint Branch Trail has about 116 to 163 days of excellent weather for popular activities such as hiking, dog walking, e-biking, birding, running, biking, and walking, with April, October, and November the best months.

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Peak Fall Color Climatology

Calendar of the typical peak fall color window along this trail

In half of past years, color along the Northeast and Paint Branch Trail peaks November 3 to 11, typically around November 7. The trail has 32% deciduous coverage, with the majority being yellow-poplar, sweetgum, red maple, and white oak.

Trailheads

  • Riverdale ParkMILE 1.7Directions
  • College Park Aviation MuseumMILE 2.9Directions
  • College ParkMILE 4Directions
  • University of MarylandMILE 4.7Directions
  • Acredale ParkMILE 5.3Directions
  • Cherry Hill Road ParkMILE 7Directions
  • Beltsville: Community CenterMILE 9.2Directions
  • Cross Creek ParkMILE 12.1Directions
  • Fairland ParkMILE 13.4Directions

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