Sligo Creek Trail:
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Description:
This is one of the most scenic trails in the area. Much of it is woodsy and cool. There are many foot
bridges crossing back and forth over Sligo Creek, with picnic areas and playgrounds along the way. The
Sligo Creek Parkway parallels the trail and creek, and when traffic is light and trail traffic is heavy biking
the road is a good option. Wheaton Park is large, with a large playground, many picnic shelters, a
merry-go-round, kiddy train, ball fields, ice rink, fishing lake, and it abuts beautiful Woodside Gardens.


This trail is a part of the Anacostia Tributary Trail System.

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Reviews: [2 trail ratings]
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Nice asphalt trail, but be careful
By Ian Brett Cooper in June, 2011
This trail is nicely surfaced with asphalt and seems in good condition. However, the trail is very winding and narrow, which combines in some places to make cycling on it quite dangerous and increasing the risk of collisions with other cyclists, walkers or even trees. Also, in the northern part of the trail the road intersections are very poorly designed - for example, at University Boulevard the cycle path ends at a pedestrian crossing, which is essentially a blind entrance on the northern side. This is extremely dangerous.

In my view the trail needs to be widened throughout, and where it crosses roads it should be treated as a road, not a sidewalk. As it is, the risk of conflicts with other users and with vehicles (both on the trail itself and at intersections) is high.
it's a very nice ride
By scottp in August, 2010
This trail is an easy, fun ride that is just about perfect. It meanders along Sligo creek, and is a refreshing change for those of us who are used to the linear rail trails. There are a couple of dangerous at-grade road crossings, so be super careful. There are no places for food or water, bring what you need. The trail goes through some iffy neighborhoods but I didn't have any problem.
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: West of Nicholson St. & Ager Rd. (Hyattsville) to Wheaton Regional Park
Counties: Montgomery, Prince Georges
Trail Length: 9.5 miles
Trail Category: Greenway/Non-RT
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Fishing, Wheelchair Accessible, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Walking, Cross Country Skiing
TrailLink ID: 6330057

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