Chillum is a region in Maryland, situated with convenient access to extensive trail networks. The area features a blend of residential zones and green spaces, including Chillum Community Park and the significant Northwest Branch Trail. This landscape composition provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and more, connecting to larger trail systems that extend into the wider D.C. metro area.
Chillum offers a variety of routes for outdoor enthusiasts, with…
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41
hikers
9.56km
02:40
120m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

15
hikers
4.35km
01:14
110m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
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5.22km
01:24
70m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
hikers
12.0km
03:03
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
runners
8.75km
00:55
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
15.1km
01:37
100m
100m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.59km
00:48
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
17.2km
01:46
30m
30m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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136
riders
32.5km
01:28
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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32
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18.8km
00:47
40m
40m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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33.5km
01:25
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

27
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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109
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41.6km
02:33
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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48
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19.2km
01:12
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29
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20.4km
01:12
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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25
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31
riders
21.7km
01:19
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
riders
40.4km
02:33
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
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65.4km
04:37
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
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33.8km
01:52
170m
170m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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21.3km
01:21
60m
60m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Chillum offers opportunities for various outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region provides access to local parks and extensive trail networks.
Hiking trails in Chillum are accessible through local green spaces like Chillum Community Park and the Northwest Branch Trail. These connect to broader trail systems, offering diverse routes for exploration. For more details, refer to Hiking around Chillum.
Chillum provides various cycling routes, including options for touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The area's interconnected greenways and parklands offer diverse surfaces from paved paths to crushed stone. Explore routes via Cycling around Chillum.
Running trails in Chillum include paths within Chillum Community Park and sections of the Northwest Branch Trail. These trails extend into larger networks suitable for longer jogs. Information on specific routes can be found in Running Trails around Chillum.
Yes, Chillum offers mountain biking opportunities, with trails that connect to broader regional networks. These routes provide natural surfaces suitable for mountain biking. Consult the MTB Trails around Chillum guide for specific routes.
Gravel biking routes are available in Chillum, utilizing the area's diverse trail surfaces, which include crushed stone paths. These routes often connect to larger trail systems. Details are provided in the Gravel biking around Chillum guide.
The Northwest Branch Trail is a significant natural feature running directly through the Chillum area. It serves as a gateway to larger trail systems that extend into Washington D.C., offering extensive routes for various outdoor activities.
Chillum offers easy outdoor options suitable for beginners and families, particularly within Chillum Community Park and on less strenuous sections of the Northwest Branch Trail. Specific easy hiking routes are detailed in Easy hikes around Chillum.
Chillum is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 26,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 1,300 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Chillum, covering various sports. These include guides for Hiking, Running Trails, Cycling, Road Cycling, MTB Trails, and Gravel biking.
Chillum's location provides access to an extensive network of trails that extend into the wider D.C. metro area. These include connections to systems like the Anacostia River Trail and the Anacostia Tributary Trail System, offering continuous natural experiences.
As Chillum is a region, there isn't one overarching official website for all outdoor areas. Information for local parks like Chillum Community Park is typically managed by county park systems. A general website for the area is chillum.com.

