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Northwest Branch Trail

Northwest Branch Trail, Montgomery, Prince George's Counties, MD, 7.24 miles

Trail Facts

Length 7.2 mi
Elevation 14 to 126 ft
Grade 0.3% average
Shade cover 56%

Climate

Excellent biking days per month, 2011-2025 climatology

In a typical year the Northwest Branch Trail has about 116 to 160 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 Northwest Branch Trail peaks November 3 to 11, typically around November 7. The trail has 28% deciduous coverage, with the majority being yellow-poplar, sweetgum, red maple, white oak, and scarlet oak.

Trailheads

  • 38th Avenue ParkMILE 0.9Directions
  • Kirkwood ParkMILE 2.3Directions
  • Heurich ParkMILE 2.8Directions
  • Lane Manor ParkMILE 4.2Directions
  • Adelphi MillMILE 5Directions

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