Perimeter Trail 5.2 miles

Enjoy a 5.2 mile walk through the forest of Greenbelt Park

NPS

Walk the Perimeter Trail through the forest of Greenbelt Park. (5.2 miles)

Park in the Sweetgum Picnic Area, pick up a park brochure (with trail maps and descriptions included in the brochure) and enjoy a 5.2 mile walk through Greenbelt Park. If walking, the Perimeter trail can be accessed at the park entrance. 
There is a slight detour at 2.0 mile marker and 3.8 mile marker- Please follow signs- The trail is washed out at 3.2 mile marker.

Details

Duration

60-120 Minutes

Park in the Sweetgum Picnic Area, pick up a park brochure (with trail maps and descriptions included in the brochure) enjoy a 5.2 mile walk. If walking into the park, the Perimeter trail can be accessed at the park entrance There is signage to help you find the way.

Activity

Front-Country Hiking

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets must be leashed. Owners should pick up after their pets.

Activity Fee

No

There is no entrance fee at Greenbelt Park.

Location

Perimeter trail

Park in the Sweetgum Picnic Area, pick up a park brochure (with trail maps and descriptions included in the brochure) enjoy a 5.2 mile walk. There is signage to help you find the way.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

The park trails are available from dusk to dawn. 

Accessibility Information

There are water bars across the trails.  There are several hills along the Perimeter trail. 
The trails are four feet wide and difficult terrain along the trail.