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Grymes Thompson
3 mo. ago
★★★★☆
Dry
Canal Trail
Washington · District of Columbia
1.1 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
12 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
1.1 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
12 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
Drizzle61°
59°65°
11 mph
Gust30 mph
6:56 AM
7:05 PM
Muddy
0.5" of rain expected today.
Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails
0.8 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours24% top-layer soil moisture
A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.
Best Window This Week
Saturday
a high near 76°F, little expected rain, 8% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Slightly overgrown but still very fun.
Mountain Biking in Washington
Washington is one of the mountain biking hubs in District of Columbia, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Canal Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Data Source
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Ride Style
Trail
Surface
Singletrack
Technical Rating
Green Circle
Trail Style
Flow Trail
Trail Width
Singletrack
Trail Reviews
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Latest Condition
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Canal Trail FAQ
Where is Canal Trail?
Canal Trail is a mountain bike trail near Washington, District of Columbia. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Canal Trail?
Canal Trail is 1.1 miles long, rated green circle, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 12 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Canal Trail?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Saturday because a high near 76°F, little expected rain, 8% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Canal Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Washington include Hiker Biker Trail, Green Trail, Field Trail, Garden Loop Road, Swanson Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
What kind of ride is Canal Trail?
Canal Trail is listed as flow trail.
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