Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Cabin John Trail
- Potomac Appalachian Trail ClubBuilder
Cabin John Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCabin John Park
Bethesda, Maryland -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Rock Garden
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
The Cabin John Trail runs along Cabin John Creek from Goya Dr. till the Potomac River. The north loop is flowy with few technical challenges. The rest of the trail is rocky and rooty on some of the descents and climbs, while other parts are flat, without and rocks or roots. Parts of the trail near the creek dry slowly, so expect some muddy areas. An excellent trail for beginners looking for a challenge. Proceed with caution at the numerous road crossings. However, it should be said that the parts of the trail along the road have a comfortably wide shoulder, and most of the roads are minor arteries.
Access Info
Parking exists at most road crossings
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Cabin John multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-37 ft
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Altitude min257 ft
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Altitude max294 ft
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Altitude start294 ft
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Altitude end256 ft
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Grade-0.6%
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Grade max-9.8%
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Grade min9.9%
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Distance climb1,467 ft
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Distance down2,641 ft
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Distance flat1,791 ft
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Avg time00:09:02
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Avg reverse time00:10:21
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
- Downhill Ski
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
- 1 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
- 21 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
- 576 rides
- Last: Nov 29, 2024
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