Cabin John Stream Valley Trail
Description
This trail is located near major highways but still offers an unexpected sense of solitude and natural beauty. The hker-only portion of the trail from River Rd. to MacArthur Blvd. is one of our Best Natural Areas.
The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club helps maintain the trail. Since the trail is in an urban area, users must be careful when crossing roads as they carry high volumes of vehicular traffic. A portion of the trail traverses Cabin John Regional Park.
Unless noted otherwise on the map, trails marked “Natural Surface” and “Hard Surface” are "Shared by All" trails which includes hikers, bikers and equestrians. Additional information about permitted uses of Park trails is available on our Trail User Information page.
Cabin John Stream Valley Trail Map (pdf)
Activities |
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Location |
Cabin John Stream Valley Park Trail is located in Potomac, Maryland just west of Interstate 270 and Rte 495. |
Trail length/surface |
8.8 miles, all natural surface. |
Trail characteristics |
The natural surface trail is open to hikers and bikers but not equestrians. South of River Road, the trail is open to hikers only. The most challenging part of the trail is safely crossing River Road at the southern portion of the stream valley park. In order to cross at a signalized intersection trail users must leave the park system and walk along the north side of River Road and a short distance down Seven Locks Road. |
Drinking water |
Yes, at Cabin John Regional Park. |
Restrooms |
Yes, at Cabin John Regional Park. |
Access and parking |
Parking areas are shown on the printable version of the trail map. |
Contact |
Park Manager may be contacted at 301-299-0024 |
Hiking and 
BikingLast update: April 9, 2013
Montgomery County Department of Parks