Best trails near Takoma Park

39 trails · 39 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Takoma Park, 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 39 trails · best 15 shown on the map
S⛰
Sligo Creek Trail
#1 Sligo Creek Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 62: intrinsic quality
62Solid
R⛰
Rock Creek Trail
#2 Rock Creek Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 62: intrinsic quality
62Solid
R⛰
Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
#3 Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 61: intrinsic quality
61Solid
W⛰
Western Ridge Trail
#4 Western Ridge Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 60: intrinsic quality
60Solid
V⛰
Valley Trail
#5 Valley Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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Northwest Branch Trail
#6 Northwest Branch Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Long Branch Trail
#7 Long Branch Trail
0.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
M⛰
Metropolitan Branch Trail
#8 Metropolitan Branch Trail
1.3 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
M⛰
Metropolitan Branch Trail (MD)
#9 Metropolitan Branch Trail (MD)
1.3 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
W⛰
Woodbury Drive
#10 Woodbury Drive
1.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S⛰
Schuyler Road Connector
#11 Schuyler Road Connector
1.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
E⛰
Ellsworth Drive
#12 Ellsworth Drive
1.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S⛰
Silver Spring Greenway
#13 Silver Spring Greenway
1.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
M⛰
Merrimac Drive Connector
#14 Merrimac Drive Connector
1.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B⛰
Bennington Lane Connector
#15 Bennington Lane Connector
1.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Trails near Takoma Park

The Takoma Park area has 39 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 Takoma Park

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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