Northwest Branch Trail
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Miles of paved and dirt paths wind through a scenic stream valley, popular with hikers, bikers, and horseback riders.
Description
Starting from Alderton Road near Bonifant Road, the route winds through Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park, crossing Randolph Road and Colesville Road at Burnt Mills. The roughly 8-mile natural-surface trail runs opposite the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail between Kemp Mill and Colesville roads, and the valley also draws visitors for bouldering. Another 1.2 miles past Burnt Mills, the hard-surface section takes over and links to The Anacostia Trail.