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Sligo Creek Trail

Sligo Creek Trail, Montgomery, Prince George's Counties, MD, 8.75 miles

Trail Facts

Length 8.8 mi
Elevation 42 to 372 ft
Grade 0.7% average
Shade cover 67%

Climate

Excellent biking days per month, 2011-2025 climatology

In a typical year the Sligo Creek Trail has about 118 to 160 days of excellent weather for popular activities such as hiking, dog walking, e-biking, birding, running, walking, and biking, 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 Sligo Creek Trail peaks November 2 to 10, typically around November 6. The trail has 32% deciduous coverage, with the majority being yellow-poplar, red maple, white oak, sweetgum, and scarlet oak.

Trailheads

  • Kirkwood ParkMILE 0Directions
  • Silver SpringMILE 4.5Directions
  • Sligo-Dennis Avenue ParkMILE 7Directions
  • WheatonMILE 8.8Directions

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