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East Capital Ruins Loop

based on 4 tracks & routes #2 hike out of 9 in
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2.1 mi
Distance
1 hrs 12 min
Time
terrain
233 ft
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Overview

This is a easy loop trail in Rock Creek Park and Piney Branch Parkway.

This trail goes by Rock Creek Stable and East Capital Ruins.

This is an alternate route for East Capital Ruins Loop via Western Ridge Trail.


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