Best trails near Gaithersburg

32 trails · 32 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Gaithersburg, Maryland — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 32 trails · best 15 shown on the map
U⛰
Upper Rock Creek Trail
#1 Upper Rock Creek Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
N⛰
Needwood Road Multiuse Trail
#2 Needwood Road Multiuse Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
A⛰
Agricultural History Farm Park
#3 Agricultural History Farm Park
2.9 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
M⛰
Malcolm King Park Loop
#4 Malcolm King Park Loop
1.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
S⛰
Shady Grove Access Path
#5 Shady Grove Access Path
1.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
A⛰
Airpark Road
#6 Airpark Road
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
T⛰
Tree Farm Trail
#7 Tree Farm Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
M⛰
Muddy Branch Greenway Trail
#8 Muddy Branch Greenway Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
W⛰
Watkins Mill Road Sidepath
#9 Watkins Mill Road Sidepath
2.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
Q⛰
Quince Orchard Ridge Drive
#10 Quince Orchard Ridge Drive
2.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
O⛰
Orchard Ridge Drive Sidepath
#11 Orchard Ridge Drive Sidepath
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
W⛰
Washingtonian Woods Park Path
#12 Washingtonian Woods Park Path
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
G⛰
Great Seneca Highway Sidepath
#13 Great Seneca Highway Sidepath
2.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
M⛰
Mule Skinner Loop Trail
#14 Mule Skinner Loop Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
M⛰
Malcolm King Park Loop
#15 Malcolm King Park Loop
1.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Trails near Gaithersburg

The Gaithersburg area has 32 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Gaithersburg

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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