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Brightwood Recreation Center via Ridge Road Northwest and Rapids Bridge

based on 3 tracks & routes #6 hike out of 9 in
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2.1 mi
Distance
1 hrs 5 min
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terrain
105 ft
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Overview

This is a easy out and back trail in Rock Creek Park and Piney Branch Parkway.

This trail goes by Pulpit Rock, East Capital Ruins, and Brightwood Recreation Center.

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