Sligo Creek Trail – College Park Airport loop from Wheaton

Sligo Creek Trail – College Park Airport loop from Wheaton

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Sligo Creek Trail – College Park Airport loop from Wheaton

01:49

45.6km

190m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.1 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.01 km

Park Valley Road Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

In 2019 the Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich cam together with the Silver Spring community members and Federal, State and local officials in November and dedicated this bridge. This bridge …

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8.96 km

Carroll Avenue Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The original bridge was a low wooden bridge. The MDSHA tore down and remade the bridge in 2015. The MDSHA made sure to keep elements of the old bridge in the modern bridge.

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12.8 km

Sligo Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Sligo Creek Trail is a paved multi-use path with numerous parking and access points all through town. You can connect to a bunch of other bike paths including the Rachel Carson Greenway.

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16.8 km

Melrose Park Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

It’s really a skateboard track, but I was really tempted to test it with my bike

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22.0 km

College Park Airport

Highlight • Historical Site

College Park Airport was founded in 1909 as the military demonstration area for the Wright Brothers. Notably, it is the world's oldest continually operating airport. As you ride by College …

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22.6 km

Paint Branch

Highlight • River

This 17-mile-long stream flows from the Anacostia River, descending 30 feet in elevation along the way. This point provides a great view of the stream, making it a good break point.

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24.3 km

This trail runs 21 miles (34 km) from Baldensburg to the suburbs of Washington DC. On the way, you pass beautiful nature and many historical sites. The trail is mixed surface and used by runners, cyclists and hikers alike.

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