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Capital Crescent Trail
7300 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Trail🪢 Leash required
11 miles of trails
⭐ 4.8
3,210 reviews
Bethesda's Capital Crescent Trail covers 11 miles paved from Georgetown to Silver Spring, with leashed dogs allowed. Shade, water, parking, and trash cans keep visits practical. Urban sections can be busy.
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- Park
- Capital Crescent Trail
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Coordinates
- 38.9806, -77.0958
- Trail miles
- 11
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.6 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.6/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.8 from 3,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 11 miles of trail
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Dog policy
11-mile paved rail trail from Georgetown DC to Silver Spring MD. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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