To help you find the best hikes and walks around Silver Spring, we’ve reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region. Browse all of the details of each route below — and explore more of the nature around Silver Spring.

Last updated: October 2, 2025

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1. Southern Trails loop — Rock Creek Park

5.24km

01:25

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Linnaean Hill to Western Ridge Trail to Rock Creek loop — Washington, D.C

9.01km

02:27

140m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Valley Trail Loop — Rock Creek Park

17.6km

04:40

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. Bethesda to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal loop via Capital Crescent Trail

12.6km

03:19

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Rock Creek Nature Park Center to LSD Temple loop — Washington, D.C

22.1km

05:50

200m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best walks and hikes around Silver Spring

1. Southern Trails loop — Rock Creek Park

2. Linnaean Hill to Western Ridge Trail to Rock Creek loop — Washington, D.C

3. Valley Trail Loop — Rock Creek Park

4. Bethesda to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal loop via Capital Crescent Trail

5. Rock Creek Nature Park Center to LSD Temple loop — Washington, D.C

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