Best trails near Kensington

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

Explore the best trails near Kensington, 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 28 trails · best 15 shown on the map
R
Rock Creek Hiker/Biker Trail
#1 Rock Creek Hiker/Biker Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 67: intrinsic quality
67Top-rated
R
Rock Creek Trail
#2 Rock Creek Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 67: intrinsic quality
67Top-rated
B
Bethesda Trolley Trail
#3 Bethesda Trolley Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
W
Wheaton Regional Trail
#4 Wheaton Regional Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
M
McKenney Hills NP Path
#5 McKenney Hills NP Path
1.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Pleasant View Park
#6 Pleasant View Park
1.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
F
Fleming Trail
#7 Fleming Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
A
Alta Vista Road
#8 Alta Vista Road
2.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
F
Forest Glen Metro Path
#9 Forest Glen Metro Path
2.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
R
Rock Creek Trail
#10 Rock Creek Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Stewart Avenue connector
#11 Stewart Avenue connector
2.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
N
Nebel Street
#12 Nebel Street
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Sligo Creek Connector
#13 Sligo Creek Connector
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
L
Lincoln Path
#14 Lincoln Path
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
L
Lincoln Street
#15 Lincoln Street
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Trails near Kensington

The Kensington area has 28 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 Kensington

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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