Bethesda Trolley Trail

Bethesda Trolley Trail is a rail trail extending 5.9 miles from Twinbrook Metro Station in Rockville to Battery Lane Park in Bethesda. Two specialized bridges cross major interstate highways, providing uninterrupted passage between these endpoints.

The trail follows the former Tennallytown and Rockville Railroad route, which operated from 1891 until 1935. When streetcar services were discontinued in favor of bus transportation, the right-of-way was later converted into this recreational path.

The path links residential neighborhoods with research institutions and passes through sections of the National Institutes of Health campus. Visitors can see how this route serves both commuters traveling daily and people out for recreation.

Multiple parking locations serve the trail, with access points at Executive Boulevard in North Bethesda, Fleming Avenue, and Battery Lane. The path is open to both cyclists and pedestrians, making it helpful to identify your preferred starting point before heading out.

The trail uses two major bridges to safely guide cyclists and pedestrians over Interstate 270 and Interstate 495. These overpasses are notable because they enable a continuous route without interruption through the urban area.