The residences at capital crescent trail area info. The trail is a great way to get to georgetown or foggy bottom from bethesdasilver spring. For users of the capital crescent trail to share condition reports, hazard info, photos, and stories. Capital crescent trail follow this former railroad bed along the freight corridors of the past from bethesda, md into historic georgetown, dc. The capital crescent trail cct is a shared use offroad trail from georgetown, d. Escape the hustle and bustle of the outside world within the serene suburban setting. Our location near the capital crescent trail with direct. Crescent trail orange hiking trail, fairport, new york.
Crescent lake map 591 kb pdf crescent lake nwr public use map 580 kb pdf crescent lake selfguided auto tour map map for autotour 207 kb pdf 2018 migratory bird day map black and white 152 kb pdf 2018 migratory bird day map color 346 kb pdf print share. It is part of a growing network of pathways and trails that enables people to get around d. It begins in silver spring, maryland, east of the rock creek trestle, and curves west and south through maryland into washington, d. Ride underneath a canopy of native trees on the capital crescent trail cct along the potomac river and enjoy every season on this ride. Capital crescent trail users group public group facebook. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns.
At least 65% of the route uses area bike trails including the capital crescent georgetown branch trails, and the sligo creek trail. Approximately thirtyfive miles of footpaths provide public access to wooded hills, town parklands, scenic overlooks, the margins of wetlands, and other preserved open spaces. Youll find links that lead to the town of perinton website that feature the maps at the top of this page. This trail will be part of a larger system to enable nonmotorized traffic in the washington, dc region. Brendan wilson, 2402918466 washington, dc the district of columbia water and sewer authority dc water is working on the upper potomac interceptor upi adjacent to the capital crescent trail cct to prepare it for reactivation. A map of these projects is provided in attachment b. A special thanks to roadtested bike tours for sharing their virginia capital trail mileage chart. On weekends, it is a very popular spot for local cyclists and rollerbladers. The capital crescent trail is one of the washington areas most popular multiuse trails. As a longtime supporter of the purple line who lives within 1. East section map click here for pdf map of the crescent trail east section. The capital crescent trail is a regional jewel, but it would not exist today had the council not voted in 1988 to purchase the rightofway for the rail line, and for trail supporters to attempt to block the rail line by arguing that it will destroy the trail is just not playing.
Capital crescent trail is a 14 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near bethesda, maryland that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. Capital crescent trail capital bikeshare capital bikeshare. Google map of trail coalition for the capital crescent trail. An abandoned rail line from silver spring through bethesda, maryland once brought coal to georgetown along a semicircle route. The capital crescent trail is one of several trails in and around washington, d. The capital crescent trail is an offroad shareduse path that forms a crescent as it travels from georgetown to silver spring via bethesda in the georgetown branch rightofway. Unless noted otherwise on the map, trails marked natural surface. The capital crescent trail cct is a rail trail project running though the northwest d. Coalition members and individuals are encouraged to be stewards of the proposed hikerbiker trail by volunteering to clean litter, fallen trees and other items detracting from sections of the rightofway.
Directions from 3530 water st nw, washington, dc 20007, usa to capital crescent trail, bethesda, md 20814, usa. The map below shows a parking area with convenient. To construct the purple line project, the interim georgetown branch trail will close. Also, there is a convenient bike repair shop along the trail. The pathway is so lushly wooded that, at times, it might be easy to forget the thrum of the nations capital lies just over the trees. The trail is cool and shady in summer, and not excessively crowded because of its length. Capital city trail city of melbourne location diagram map scale 1. The coalition for the capital crescent trail is observing the 20th anniversary of earth day with a trail cleanup on saturday, april 21. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. The capital crescent trail follows an abandoned railroad right of way. Look below for some of the main features of the trail. Capital crescent trail washingtonmaryland recreation site. Capital crescent trail surface route mandatory referral 2019004. During weekdays, bike commuters use the cct to travel between downtown dc and the northwest suburbs.
Connection to the capital crescent trail is a short distance down the little falls trail, which leads from the traffic light at macarthur and sangamore. Capital crescent trail district of columbia 2020 all. The trail traverses approximately 52 miles, four jur. The coalition for the capital crescent trail and the greater bethesdachevy chase. The capital crescent trail closure is being mismanaged. Coalition for the capital crescent trail milestones. The current route used by bikers to connect the little falls trail to the capital crescent trail is through the bethesda pool parking lot. Located in bethesdas most prestigious kenwood community just off river road on westbard avenue.
Montgomery county purchased the rightofway between the dc line and the csx tracks just west of silver spring in 1988. Capital crescent trail suitable for walkers, joggers, bikers and rollerbladers, the capital crescent trail is a valuable offroad resource connecting georgetown with silver spring, md. Trail map of the capital crescent trail from kansas ave. Connect with our community of washington dc athletes and train like never before. Forming an emerald arc around the northern and western borders of the district of columbia, the capital crescent trail connects washington to its maryland suburbs. Crescent ski area with our interactive trail map of the ski resort. Capital crescent trail bethesda real estate zillow.
Henri bartholomot, coalition for the capital crescent trail. The south section of the crescent trail system features. The coalition for the capital crescent trail, a private, nonprofit group, maintains a website about the trail that features detailed maps. Crescent ski area or navigate the mountain while youre at the resort with the latest mt. Capital crescent trail district of columbia trails. Capital crescent trails costs along future purple line. Friends of the green crescent trail, clemson, south carolina. For more information please check out montgomery countys bike map.
The coalition for the capital crescent trail, an allvolunteer organization, has spearheaded efforts since 1986. The east section of the crescent trail system features. The orange line is the signed official alternate route during purple line. The virginia capital trail is a dedicated, paved pedestrian and bicycle trail that connects the commonwealths past and present capitals of jamestown and richmond along the scenic route 5 corridor. Zillow has 17 homes for sale in bethesda md matching capital crescent trail. Unless noted otherwise on the map, trails marked natural surface and hard surface are shared by all trails which include hikers, bikers, and equestrians. The residences at capital crescent trail is an apartment located in montgomery county, the 20816 zip code, and the district of columbia public schools attendance zone. I enjoyed my time riding along the capital crescent trail and hope to return soon. The capital crescent trail is one of 1600 railtrails supported by railstotrails conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors.
The residences at capital crescent trail apartments. Upon entering the lobby, you will notice the exquisite attention to detail at every corner and the residences are fitted with the most luxurious touches. The crescent trail association has created a map that breaks the trail into a south section and an east section. The reminder of the trail is on lightly traveled back streets. Eventually, the route will follow the proposed metropolitan branch trail. Capital crescent trail district of columbia trails traillink.
See 77 photos and 10 tips from 546 visitors to capital crescent trail. This trail will connect to the existing capital crescent trail from bethesda to georgetown, the metropolitan branch trail from silver spring to union station, and the rock creek bike trail from northern montgomery county to georgetown. Friends of the capital crescent trail save the trail. Capital crescent trail detour due to repairs chesapeake.
Capital crescent trail users group has 949 members. Great walking trail paved offroad trail is great for walking and talking outside but on a paved trail through the bethesda suburbs all the way into washington dc. An extension of the trail from bethesda to silver spring, along a route formerly known as the georgetown branch trail is currently being constructed as part of the purple line light rail project the capital crescent trail is one of the. The crescent trail is a system of footpaths within the town of perinton suitable for uses such as hiking, crosscountry running, snowshoeing, nature study, and photography.
Use of green track as a mitigation measure is hardly a central piece of the purple line, and fta could reasonably conclude its elimination does not present a seriously different picture of environmental impacts that would require preparation. The capital crescent surface trail ccst project would construct. You can also call 202 2243121 senate or 202 2253121 house and ask for their office or number. Capital crescent trail official site maps of the capital crescent trail. The trail parallels the capital crescent trail cct starting at mile 6 of the cct and for about a mile shares the same right of way. Please ask your us senators and your us representative to oppose any attempts in this new congress and by the white house to waive environmental and other laws whether for the purple line or any other projects and programs. The friends of the green crescent trail is dedicated to supporting the green crescent. But walk in the right, and watch out for the bikes speeding along.
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