The best hiking trails in Montgomery County

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What to expect

Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Montgomery County, Maryland. The Clopper Lake Loop is the most popular trail. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy and medium. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Oak Ridge and Bethesda Church Loop Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail - Brookmont. The longest trail is the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal via Potomac River at 28.0 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Kengla Trail from Muncaster Mill Road at 259 m. Get off line access to Town, Fastfood, Restaurant, and Shelter locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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