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Indian Head Rail Trail – Indian Head Rail Trail loop from Charles

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Indian Head Rail Trail – Indian Head Rail Trail loop from Charles

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(4067)

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Indian Head Rail Trail – Indian Head Rail Trail loop from Charles

02:42

58.6km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mattawoman Natural Environment Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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11.2 km

Welcome Fire Tower

Nature Reserve

24.6 km

Mattawoman Natural Environment Area

Nature Reserve

3

29.4 km

Myrtle Grove

Highlight • Forest

Myrtle Grove is made up of forests of oak, maple, beech, sycamore, poplar and other tree species. Its wetlands are home to diverse bird and animal species. Listen out for …

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30.5 km

Indian Head Rail Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is a paved, wide trail that leads 13 miles (21 km) through Charles County. On the way, you'll find pavillions and benches to stop for a snack and toilet facilities. There are wildlife viewing areas too.

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40.2 km

Indian Head Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Perfect asphalt surface, a beautiful route for the family.
On some sunny Sundays it can be more crowded, but it is usually a quiet and sparsely populated trail.

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6

42.8 km

Indian Head Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

You can get off at the end of the trail and take the road back. It's a strait shot, and it'll be a loop instead of a strait line .

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58.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

16.6 km

6.43 km

4.80 km

139 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

21.8 km

287 m

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