Northwest Branch &
Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
Length: 10.2 mi. natural surface & 2.7 mi. hard surface trails
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Hard Surface Trail
Trail Connector
Use extreme caution crossing road
Stream Crossing
Hiker/Equestrian Only
Trail Connector
Steep Slope
Parking
Bathrooms
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Hiker Only Trail
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Parklands & Topography
Streams & Rivers
Park Police: 301.949.3010
(Emergency Only)
Park Manager: 301.625.7207
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Northwest Branch Trail becomes narrower.
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Rachel Carson Greenway Trail is rocky and becomes more difficult.
Park Police: 301.949.3010
(Emergency Only)
Park Manager: 301.625.7207
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At the county border the hard surface trail continues along the Northwest Branch Stream
Valley into Prince George's County Anacostia Tributary Trail system. For more information see
the PG County website at: http://www.pgparks.com/places/parks/anacostia.html
Park Police: 301.949.3010
(Emergency Only)
Park Manager: 301.625.7207