1.1 miles
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:09:02
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Cabin John Trail
  • Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
    Builder

Cabin John Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cabin John Park
    Bethesda, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Global Ranking
    #76866 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76362 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    45 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
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Cabin John multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -37 ft
  • Altitude min
    257 ft
  • Altitude max
    294 ft
  • Altitude start
    294 ft
  • Altitude end
    256 ft
  • Grade
    -0.6%
  • Grade max
    -9.8%
  • Grade min
    9.9%
  • Distance climb
    1,467 ft
  • Distance down
    2,641 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,791 ft
  • Avg time
    00:09:02
  • Avg reverse time
    00:10:21
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on Jun 4, 2024
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      Cabin John Trail Reports

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      Jun 4, 2024 @ 11:48am
      Jun 4, 2024
      Several large downed trees that are difficult to pass with a bike
      Feb 5, 2024 @ 2:35am
      Feb 5, 2024
      Oct 8, 2022 @ 11:42am
      Oct 8, 2022
      90% of the trail is fine, low spots that tend to hold water are wet, but other than that it is great.
      Apr 14, 2021 @ 7:46am
      Apr 14, 2021
      Minor soft spots
      Oct 17, 2020 @ 10:13am
      Oct 17, 2020
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 1 rides
      • 12 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 21 rides
      • 14 miles avg distance
      All
      • 576 rides
      • Last: Nov 29, 2024

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      Jun 4, 2024 @ 11:48am
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