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Seneca Creek Greenway Trail
Long greenway hike with creek crossings and wooded corridors.
Little Bennett Loop Trail
Longer loop through quiet forest and stream valleys.
Sugarloaf Mountain White Trail Loop
Shorter Sugarloaf loop to summit viewpoints.
About This Trail
A 3.3-mile moderate loop through open woods, old fields, and scenic stream valleys in Seneca Creek State Park near Germantown. Popular with mountain bikers, hikers, and runners, the rolling singletrack network offers a quick escape into nature minutes from the DC suburbs.
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Nearby Trails
Seneca Creek Greenway Trail
Long greenway hike with creek crossings and wooded corridors.
Little Bennett Loop Trail
Longer loop through quiet forest and stream valleys.
Sugarloaf Mountain White Trail Loop
Shorter Sugarloaf loop to summit viewpoints.
Sugarloaf Mountain Blue Trail
Longer Sugarloaf route with summit and ridgeline scenery.
Great Falls Loop
Classic loop combining river overlooks and woodland sections.
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