River Trail
1.0 mile trail near Potomac, Maryland · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Hiking Dogs allowed
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Trail facts
- Length
- 1.0 miles
- Open to
- Hiking
- Surface
- Native
- Dogs
- Dogs on leash
- Managed by
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- Start point
- 39.00136, -77.24811
- County
- Montgomery County, Maryland
Can I bring my dog?
Map data lists this trail as: dogs on leash. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
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Camping nearby
- Marsden Tract Group Campsite 2.3 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion 3.3 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite 2.1 mi away · Directions
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- Lock 20 Footbridge 0.0 mi long
- Lock 19 Loop 0.5 mi long
- Overlook Trail 0.4 mi long
- Parking Lot Trails 0.2 mi long
- North River Trail 0.3 mi long
- Riverbend Road Trail 0.4 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is River Trail?
- River Trail is about 1.0 miles long based on mapped trail data. That is the length of the mapped trail, not always a round trip.
- Are dogs allowed on River Trail?
- Map data lists this trail as: dogs on leash. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
- What can you do on River Trail?
- River Trail is open to hiking, according to National Park Service trail data.
- Where does River Trail start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 39.00136, -77.24811. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: National Park Service trail data. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.