Best trails near Silver Spring

44 trails · 44 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Silver Spring, 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 44 trails · best 15 shown on the map
S⛰
Sligo Creek Trail
#1 Sligo Creek Trail
1.2 mi away
Why 62: intrinsic quality
62Solid
R⛰
Rock Creek Trail
#2 Rock Creek Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 62: intrinsic quality
62Solid
W⛰
Western Ridge Trail
#3 Western Ridge Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 60: intrinsic quality
60Solid
R⛰
Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
#4 Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
N⛰
Northwest Branch Trail
#5 Northwest Branch Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
V⛰
Valley Trail
#6 Valley Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
N⛰
Northwest Branch Trail
#7 Northwest Branch Trail
1.5 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
W⛰
Wheaton Regional Trail
#8 Wheaton Regional Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
C⛰
Copperhead Run Trail
#9 Copperhead Run Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
L⛰
Long Branch Trail
#10 Long Branch Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
M⛰
Metropolitan Branch Trail
#11 Metropolitan Branch Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
M⛰
Metropolitan Branch Trail (MD)
#12 Metropolitan Branch Trail (MD)
1.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
B⛰
Bennington Lane Connector
#13 Bennington Lane Connector
0.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S⛰
Schuyler Road Connector
#14 Schuyler Road Connector
0.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
E⛰
Ellsworth Drive
#15 Ellsworth Drive
1.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Trails near Silver Spring

The Silver Spring area has 44 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 Silver Spring

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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