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East Capital Ruins Loop via Western Ridge Trail

based on 9 tracks & routes #3 hike out of 9 in
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5.8 mi
Distance
3 hrs 12 min
Time
terrain
253 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate loop trail to East Capital Ruins in Rock Creek Park and Piney Branch Parkway.

This trail goes by Rock Creek Stable and Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium.

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Alternate Routes

  1. East Capital Ruins Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.1 mi
  2. Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium Loop via Western Ridge Trail
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.1 mi

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  4. Linnean Hill Loop via Rock Creek Trail and Valley Trail
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  5. Rock Creek view Loop via Valley Trail and Western Ridge Trail
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  9. National Zoological Park via Olmsted Walk
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  10. sand Loop via Valley Trail and Western Ridge Trail
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