Northwest Branch Trail (green)
Kensington · Maryland
4.0 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
44 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
4.0 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
44 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
CloudyNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Saturday
a high near 84°F, little expected rain, 20% rain chance
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About This Trail
Northwest Branch Trail (green) is a 4.0-mile mountain bike trail near Kensington, Maryland. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 44 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Kensington rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Kensington.
Mountain Biking in Kensington
Kensington is one of the mountain biking hubs in Maryland, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Northwest Branch Trail (green) as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Green Circle
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Where is Northwest Branch Trail (green)?
Northwest Branch Trail (green) is a mountain bike trail near Kensington, Maryland. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Northwest Branch Trail (green)?
Northwest Branch Trail (green) is 4.0 miles long, rated green circle, with an estimated ride time of 44 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Northwest Branch Trail (green)?
Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Saturday because a high near 84°F, little expected rain, 20% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Northwest Branch Trail (green)?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Kensington include Chesapeake Bay Trail, Wheaton Way, Timberdoodle Trail, Raven's Run, Trolley Loop Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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