Hike the Lake Elkhorn Trail

1.99 Miles Round Trip - 22 ft gain - Loop Trail

Lake Elkhorn Trail - Search Nearby - Added by The Outbound Collective

Beautiful lake setting perfect for a peaceful walk, enhanced by wildlife and wildflowers.

Park in the lot to access the trail (see map). This is an ideal trail to walk with kids, or to do by yourself! Dogs are welcome too.

Photos: Fuzzy Gerdes, therapybeagles, Yngve Roennike

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1.99 Miles

22 ft elevation gain

Loop Trail

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Millersville, Maryland

Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas

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Shara Chong

Hike the Lake Elkhorn Trail

over 2 years ago

Nice Length

Beautiful to walk around the lake. Though I wouldn’t call it a hike it’s a nice long walk (or shorter run but you can easily do the loop multiple times). Paved path, fishing spots and a playground, it has something for everyone!

Hike the Lake Elkhorn Trail

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Washington DC / Capitol KOA

Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas

Greenbelt Campground

Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas

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