Shared By: Grant Dong . Good Transit . #GoPro. The Northwest Branch trail continues another mile or so south to Burnt Mills, while the Chesapeake Bay Trail splits off west and runs uphill to Northwood High School. Uphill on one leg, downhill on the other. If you get to the Citgo/Trader Joe's/California Tortilia (Lockwood Plaza)x, you've gone too far. Trail Ratings 4.4 from 5 votes #3 in Central Maryland #6766 … Shortly after the West Hyattsville Metro Station, the winding Sligo Creek Trail forks off to the northwest. 89.24 m Up The least travelled and most beautiful section. Parking for the Northeast Branch Trail can be found at the Ellen E. Linson Swimming Pool and Herbert W. Wells Ice Rink on Paint Branch Parkway south of the College Park Airport. Trail. The steep grade is almost unrideable. Elevation: +149/148 ft. Total: 7 riders . 8.6 km Overview. The large Lane Manor Park next appears immediately to the east. Trail Volunteer Workday, Northwest Branch Trail, Silver Spring Sun. Miles 0 - 4.5 are meh in my opinion. This section is unpaved and is closed to bicyclists. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. Spam? 121.01 m Down, 2.0 mi Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 30,000 miles of trail maps and more! 1 min 8 min 2 min 16 min View Routes. Contacts. Car-Dependent. for maybe five minutes, up and down some hills, in a built-up area. Northwest Branch Trail. • During this long quarantine, I decided to go on a hike on the Northwest Branch Trail off of Colesville road. Places of interest. Almost all errands require a car. Looking for a home for sale in Langley Park? It was kind of eerie that I had to ride through wooded areas and never saw another biker. Route information. A steep gravel connection at the trail's end climbs up to Oakview Drive, which leads to busy New Hampshire Avenue/SR 650. The intersection of the trails features part of the Gladiators' home cross country course, which hosts the annual MCPS Consortia Championships. Enjoy, and stay safely away from everyone else! "Great trail hike for kids, established paths, great for doggies, too." What is lacking is a safe connector between the two. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. There are a couple of sections that use the old trail, which can be busy with pedestrian traffic, so be alert for walking daydreamers. Look down and the NW Branch Trail is below you. This is a short trail that runs between the Wheaton Regional Park and Colesville road. I rode the NW Branch Trail along with the Sligo Creek Trail. Trail Description: Located in one of our best natural areas, the Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park hosts both a hard surface trail and natural surface trails. 135.35 m Up and the Prince George's line. 7 mile paved trail that runs from the confluence of the Northwest Branch and Northeast Branch of the Anacostia River in Prince George's County to Montgomery County. This trail can be roughly divided into three major sections: from just north of Rt. It is rather secluded. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. 51' Up An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. View the guide with all places of interest. Tag: Northwest Branch Trail Winter Weather or Not. The trail is so named because it follows the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River for its entire route. to the end of the trail. NOT OKAY! Finished up on the boardwalk section, continuing until trail T's/ends. This trail is wide and flat, making it a jogging stroller friendly trail. Trail intersections are marked with really nice 6x6 posts. Route media. I began at the Burnt Mills West Special Park and ventured up into the woods. Land Manager: Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation. Continue on Piney Branch Rd. Configuration: Out & Back. Starting from Magruder Park in Hyattsville (3911 Hamilton Street for you Wazers) ride out the end of the park to the NW Branch Trail and turn right, heading along the canal portion. At Adelphi Mill Park (near the trail's midpoint), visit Adelphi Mill. Source: Moreau1. The trail doesn't cross the stream at the beginning, unlike the Rachel Carlson Greenway Trail. Start on the south side, the Northwest Branch Trail, then cross over … It follows along the Northeast Branch of the Anacostia River using one of the levees adjacent to the river. Bottom line: especially past University Blvd. Therefore, families can hike out and back on the Northwest Branch trail until they desire to stop. 1 mile 1 hour easy Rock Climbing, Hiking Spring, Winter, Fall Silver Spring, MD. This is a short trail that runs between the Wheaton Regional Park and Colesville road. 343' Down 50' Down After crossing under East-West Highway/State Route 410, the trail runs through dense woodlands that will make you forget you are in a major population center. Route Finder - Best Climbs for YOU! 1 to Queens Chapel Rd. The paved trail kind of abruptly ends at mile 7. Southbound … Langley Park, Maryland, 20783. Many cool neighborhoods in this area of the ride, great architecture and mild climbing along the stream. Piney Branch Road has an alleged bike lane full of debris and cars are oblivious to bikes. 2 rides; 9 miles avg distance; Past Week. November 10th, 2019 9:30am to 1:00pm Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park Trails BACK TO CALENDAR. • The Northwest Branch Trail—an integral part of the Anacostia Tributary Trail System—runs between the Maryland towns of Hyattsville and Silver Spring, linking two bustling suburbs of Washington, D.C. Didn't feel safe riding the trail alone. Level: Length: 4 mi (6.4 km) Surface: Doubletrack. See 40 photos and 3 tips from 193 visitors to Northwest Branch Trail. 15.39 m Down. 12.5 km 434' Down Wiki Edit This Page . The trail doesn't cross the stream at the beginning, unlike the Rachel Carlson Greenway Trail. 4.9 km • If you are on foot or horse, you can choose to continue on the trail several miles farther north to Wheaton Regional Park—just don't take the gravel spur to Oakview Drive. The Northwest Branch Trail (NBT) is a recent addition to the MORE trail inventory, after the efforts of Casey Anderson (Chair, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, resulted in MTB access to most Montgomery County (MoCo) trails. When you reach a road, stop and look for the continuation of the trail to the right left, or straight across. Parking and Trail Access. Weekend Trail Workday projects are a great way to support one of Montgomery Parks most popular facilities. North of this trail hub, the Northwest Branch Trail runs past a succession of parks, including Melrose Park, Magruder Park and 38th Avenue Park. The Northwood cross country course crosses this bridge and then turns … Rachel Carson Greenway and Northwest Branch Trail is a 6.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Silver Spring, Maryland that features a river and is rated as moderate. you follow the stream in an increasingly wooded terrain. 112.89 m Up 5.4 mi • Commute to Downtown Langley Park . The hard surface trail is located south of the Capital Beltway and links into the Prince George’s County Anacostia Tributary Trail System. Prince George's • Montgomery • Maryland. foot traffic is fairly considerable. to University Blvd., and from University Blvd. You aren't really missing anything between miles 6 and 7 besides a really bumpy ride. Enjoy and Happy Trails! Hiking, biking, rollerblading (hard surface trail). The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Northwest Branch Trail. 132 Total Climbs. Popular Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park Trails status title difficulty rating; Copperhead Run: Mountain Bike Routes title rating distance; Upper MoCo Road: 57 miles: Find routes using the interactive Route Finder; View personalized recommended routes; Recent Ridelog Activity in Region. Located in lower MoCo, NWB trail one of the few riding opportunities down county and a great option for those who live in the neighboring area. Parking lot for the Northwest Branch will be on the right. 293' Up Appropriately, direct connections to the Northeast Branch Trail and Anacostia River Trail can be found here. Northwest Branch/Rachel Carson Trail is a 7.5 mile (17,000-step) route located near Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. 73.47 m Up this is one of the nicest trails in the area and if your bike is up to it, it is definitely worth it. Best pic taking here. Cross the street to the left at the bridge (before the light at NH Ave). 1 to Queens Chapel Rd., from Queens Chapel Rd. This is a beautiful hike work some water crossings and a couple of rock scrambles. 104.54 m Down, 3.0 mi The trail quickly crosses the waterway, rounds a bend, and then crosses the river once more. The Northwest Branch Trail—an integral part of the Anacostia Tributary Trail System—runs between the Maryland towns of Hyattsville and Silver Spring, linking two bustling suburbs of Washington, D.C. This is a moderate out and back trail in Burnt Mills West Special Park. Eventually you will reach the Sligo Creek intersection/sign/bridge you took earlier but stay straight on the NW Branch Trail back to Magruder Park. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. It passes College Park Airport and a few community parks along the way. Contacts. The trail starts in the south in Prince George's County, just north of where the river splits into its northeast and northwest branches. Favorite Map Nearby Apartments. • We rode on the sidewalk because of speeding cars, not much pedestrian traffic at all. The short 3-4 mile path links Lake Artemesia with the Northwest Branch Trail. • On a side note, around the start of the trail there is a bakery right when you cross Rhode Island Avenue that's pretty highly rated if you want a quick pitstop. So I damaged it without noticing it!” What a difference nine years makes! 239' Down If you reach the skate park, turn around and go back to the marker on the left, turn right on the connector trail back to the park. This is by far the most beautiful section of the trail. In the wooded sections and especially past University Blvd., the trail can be somewhat untidy: you may pass through running water, and the road may be covered with sand, mud, leaves, twigs, or small branches. I saw a roadside sign that indicated it was 78F degrees at 3:30. A police officer told the Source photographer to come no closer, as the county’s fire and rescue workers on the scene fear the Burnt Mills Reservoir dam just upstream from the bridge may fail. Rode back to Piney Branch Rd., crossed and then left ON Piney Branch Rd. 103.61 m Up Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation. You pass some neighborhoods along the way and a few small parks and have to cross a couple of busy roads. Add scores to your site. It was a sunny day and a perfect time to enjoy the fresh air. From Rt. This is about an injury or accident It follows along the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River. Length 6.8 mi Elevation gain 216 ft Route type Out & back. The trail doesn't cross the stream at the beginning, unlike the Rachel Carlson Greenway Trail. 132.29 m Down, 1.6 mi By itself, this is a pleasant ride and very accessible from nearby neighborhoods. Northwest Branch Trail. The trail is so named because it follows the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River for its entire route. Climber82. Saint Luke Institute. The trail is pretty well maintained, but some tree roots in a few areas. Get Directions Add a photo Share Check in. The Northwest Branch trail and the Rachel Carson trail connect at Kemp Mill Rd. Continue on the NW Branch Trail, crossing tributary drainage culverts (wet!) Police are diverting northbound traffic at Crestmoor Drive. At the trail's southern end, connect directly with the Northwest Branch Trail to continue north to Montgomery County, or take the Anacostia River Trail to travel to Bladensburg. Today was almost summer-like in DC. Eventually you will see a MARKER FOR SLIGO CREEK TRAIL on the left, across a bridge. Cross this bridge and follow Sligo Creek Trail for 8 miles or so, crossing bridges, roads, and passing more peds than anywhere else on the loop. to access the steep asphalt connector trail down to the NW Branch Trail, turn LEFT, and head back thru a beautiful wooded section of the trail with the stream on the right. bikes. Ask a question. • 397' Down Follow Sligo Creek Trail under 495 and continue. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App. TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, Baltimore Ave./US 1 and Charles Armentrout Dr. (Hyattsville) and Oakview Dr. south of I-495 (Silver Spring). The trail is mostly flat and free from many busy roads. 444' Up and Rt. Parking for the Northwest Branch Trail can be found at the trail's northern endpoint at Roscoe Nix Elementary School on Hedin Drive in Silver Spring. We did this anyway to gain another mile or so, reaping 22 miles total, took about 1:50 at a 12.2 mph avg. Follow the trail at the parking lot . For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. This route has an elevation gain of about 377.2 ft and is rated as medium. The trail is on the western side of the creek and is open to both hikers and equestrians. 1 rides; 28 miles avg distance; Yesterday . Pay attention to signage and folllow the main asphalt path, not much traffic at all down here, but you have to pay attention, trail crosses canal and changes direction a couple times, easy to follow mostly. This is a short trail that runs between the Wheaton Regional Park and Colesville road. Personally, I really enjoyed the ride through the woods along the NW Branch Anacostia River starting at about mile 4.5 (Adelphi Manor Park) which made the ride worth it for me. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Northwest Branch Trail. Most of the parks along the trail's route have their own parking lots; for the exact locations of these parks, refer to the TrailLink map. • Activities: Hiking, biking, and horseback riding (natural surface trail). It makes its way roughly parallel to the Rachel Carlson Greenway Trail from Brookside Gardens to Rte 29. 72.99 m Down, 5.3 mi Region. The trail is on the western side of the creek and is open to both hikers and equestrians. (Click on the picture to link to the trails map via the Montgomery Parks site.) 29 to create a 6.8 mile circuit hike. Add in a section to Lake Artemesia (parking and rest rooms) along the Northeast Branch Trail makes for a very pleasant outing. Streets over the ridge to Sligo Creek would complete the loop. Cross University Blvd. 241' Up Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. This part of the trail is really nice, eventually passing Adelphi Mill and some open parks. It makes its way roughly parallel to the Rachel Carlson Greenway Trail from Brookside Gardens to Rte 29. Lt. … Tehre is a solution, a trail is needed between the Piney Branch underpass and the Montgomery Knolls Elementary School. Northwest Branch Trail. I rode this on a sunny day in October. A nice 22 mile loop. 15.42 m Up We turned around at this point, around 10.5 miles done so far from Magruder Park. I can see how another reviewer thought the woods were a bit eerie, but I thought it was a nice surprise when I reached that point particularly enjoying the river view. Past the mill, the pathway reenters a wooded environment. Full Details. The natural surface trails extend north of the Capital Beltway to Wheaton Regional Park. At Colesville Road, the trail ends, but you can cross the road and meet up with the southern portion of the Rachel Carlson Greenway Trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips. New, fun singletrack that bypasses the section of the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail that parallels the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia. Northwest Branch Trail Northwest Branch Trail near Silver Spring, MD Print page Email to a friend + to Wishlist I've done this Group trip Other Users. Built in 1796, it is the only surviving historic mill in Prince George's County. — An altercation between two groups of people on the Northwest Branch Trail in Hyattsville ended in gunfire that sent three people to the hospital. Add photos. Today. go down a steep hill and as you come back up, you will cross the stream on a bridge. up the big hill. 340' Up Something else? Our branch lobbies are open by-appointment-only during normal business hours to limit the number of people in a branch at any one time. Mountain bike trails > United States > Maryland > Silver spring > Northwest Branch Trail. The last marker is just past Piney Branch Rd., but the trail continues for a bit more than a mile (perhaps the best part of the trail), turning eventually into a rough gravel path that is hardly suited for bikes. The trail begins at the Colesville Road entrance (Burnt Mills) and runs parallel and intersects the Northwest Branch Trail, creating a system of stacked loops. The trail connects Prince George’s County with Montgomery County, and it runs from Hyattsville, Md. • and especially past the West Hyattsville Metro station, the trail becomes increasingly wooded with less foot traffic. As a trail in the colorful Anacostia Tributary Trail System, the Northwest Branch Trail uses red for its dashed lines. The NWB trails map now includes some new trails between Colesville Rd. Tree roots under the asphalt are quite common. It makes its way roughly parallel to the Rachel Carlson Greenway Trail from Brookside Gardens to Rte 29. Please explain. Try the Northwest Branch Trail. The Northwest Branch Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Silver Spring! Information about park road closures to provide yet more space to walk and bike is provided here. Being a jerk / offensive? • Past University Blvd. • 370' Up 2.6 km Past Queens Chapel Rd. natural surface & 2.7 mi. Nine years ago today, a 32-year-old bike commuting friend of mine posted these words on my Facebook page: “I just could not feel my body in the cold. The last part of this section, getting closer to University Blvd., is again more crowded. on mtn. Inspired by OSM. We continued past Piney Branch Road and kept going but that will be important soon. 53' Down Note-easy to miss the marker for Magruder-marker on right, connector trail goes left back to park. The Northwest Branch Paved Trail is part of the "Anacostia Tributary Trail System" and connects with the Sligo Creek Trail, the Northeast Branch Trail, the Rhode Island Ave Trolly Trail, and the Anacostia River Trail (East Bank). Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and In the pictured part of the trail, one can hike up a hill to meet the Copperhead Run; climb over rocks and sit in sand next to the water; and mountain bike. The Northwest Branch Trail is inside the Capital Beltway, so it’s close to Washington, D.C. It’s a seven-mile, paved trail that follows the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River through leafy, wooded terrain, with rock formations on both sides. Create Recommended Route or Northwest Branch & Rachel Carson Greenway Trail Length: 10.2 mi. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. With its main entrance next to Trader Joe’s on Columbia Pike, the trail follows roughly eight miles of the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River. A very nice ride, especially early on a weekend morning. The Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River has flooded Colesville Road/Route 29, closing the roadway in both directions. Trail does cross several roads, and even dumps you on to to a sidestreet once but the sign tells you to bear left and continue. 3.4 mile paved trail that runs from the confluence of the Northwest Branch and Northeast Branch of the Anacostia River in Prince George's County to the Lake Artemesia Natural Area. Somewhat Bikeable. 3.1 km 16.25 m Down, 7.7 mi • I would recommend not going past mile 6 as the trail conditions deteriorate pretty badly after that. hard surface trails Updated:feb11 1 of 3 Park Police: 301.949.3010 (Emergency Only) Park Manager: 301.625.7207 Hard Surface Trail Trail Connector Hiker/Equestrian Only Trail Connector Hiker Only Trail Connector Parklands & Topography Streams & Rivers 1 2 1 3 3 2 Bridge Stream Crossing Rock … Many nearby public transportation options. 8.6 km View the comprehensive route description in the roadbook. The majority of the Northwest Branch stream valley is a riparian buffer, protected as parkland by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). The trail is on the western side of the creek and is open to both hikers and equestrians. Family hike on the the Northwest Branch Trail in Silver Spring, MD, 7-17-16. 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