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Trailhead: Western Ridge Trail at Broadbranch Road
4.5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Washington, District of Columbia · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Trailhead: Western Ridge Trail at Broadbranch Road's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Trailhead: Western Ridge Trail at Broadbranch Road
One of my favorite trails. I usually start in Silver Spring and end up at Peirce Mill
Found this interesting trail after exploring the Peirce-Klingle Estate. From the property I started downhill. At the bottom, a trail marker laid out directions to a strenuous trail route. I found it was as described, with winding hills, very narrow cliff trails.
Added this to a dog walk to exercise the labs a bit. Pretty good cardio for me as well
Just a great trail where you get away from the traffic on Beach Drive and really feel like you’re away from it all.
Trail conditions & character
“I found it was as described, with winding hills, very narrow cliff trails.”
Plan your run at Trailhead: Western Ridge Trail at Broadbranch Road
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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