Plan Hatched for Winter Commute on Capital Crescent Trail

Snowy conditions can mean a rough commute for everyone on the road--but especially for the hundreds of cyclists who ride along the Capital Crescent Trail each day to work.

That’s why Montgomery Parks is launching a snow removal program in Bethesda that promises commuters a smooth ride on their portion of the trail.

“We recognize that many people rely on the Capital Crescent Trail for commuting and appreciate the county’s support of this pilot program enabling us to respond to the needs of residents,” Park Director Mike Riley said in a release.

According to this program, Montgomery Parks staff will begin clearing snow on the 3.5 miles between the Bethesda Avenue trailhead to the Montgomery County/DC line, as well as the path’s 12 feeder trails, within 24 hours after snowfall ceases.

The park staff will also provide regular updates on the trail’s conditions on their website, and encourage community members who use the trail to verify current conditions on Twitter using the hashtag #CCTSnow.

Connecting Silver Spring to Georgetown in Washington, D.C., the Capital Crescent Trail is an 11-mile long trail used heavily for commuting, but also for runners and hikers.

A department under the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery Parks manages more than 420 parks in the area, which collectively cover more than 36,000 acres.

Learn more about Montgomery Parks’ Capital Crescent Trail snow removal program here.

Photo courtesy of CapitalCrescentTrail.org