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2.4 miles
Distance
279 ft
Climb
-278 ft
Descent
00:34:07
Avg time
251 ft
Altitude min
348 ft
Altitude max
259 ft
Altitude start
259 ft
Altitude end
-25.3%
Grade max
19.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,623 ft
Distance down
2,602 ft
Distance flat
00:34:07
Avg time

Wolf Trap Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
    Vienna, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #129567 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    National Park Service

This is the main 2.6 mile loop at Wolf Trap National Park, featuring many technical descents, climbs, rock gardens, and rooty sections.

Access Info

Locate any of the sign posts located along the perimeter of the park that mark the trail. The easiest post to find is situated near the picnic benches outside the Filene Center.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wolf Trap Trail located?
      Wolf Trap Trail is located in Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Vienna, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.9408, -77.26749.
      ▼ How hard is Wolf Trap Trail?
      Wolf Trap Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wolf Trap Trail?
      Wolf Trap Trail has 279 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 278 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 251 ft to 348 ft.
      ▼ Is Wolf Trap Trail a point to point trail?
      Wolf Trap Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wolf Trap Trail?
      Wolf Trap Trail is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wolf Trap Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wolf Trap Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Wolf Trap Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wolf Trap Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Wolf Trap Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 9 minutes to hike Wolf Trap Trail. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wolf Trap Trail?
      Wolf Trap Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 88 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 91 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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