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

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Conditions

Cloudy
73°
72°
86°
18 mph
Gust24 mph
6:05 AM
8:23 PM
Muddy

0.5" of rain expected today.

Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails

0.5 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours30% 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

Wednesday

a high near 84°F, little expected rain, 4% rain chance, winds near 14 mph

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

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.

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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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Northwest Branch Trail (green) FAQ

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)?

Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 84°F, little expected rain, 4% rain chance, winds near 14 mph.

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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