Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Georgia Avenue–Petworth

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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Georgia Avenue–Petworth

Easy

4.5

(5471)

7,941

riders

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Georgia Avenue–Petworth

01:40

37.9km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Anacostia Park, Section F

Anacostia Park, Section E

Anacostia Park Section D

Anacostia Park, Section C

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.42 km

Sligo Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Sligo Creek Trail is a paved multi-use path with numerous parking and access points all through town. You can connect to a bunch of other bike paths including the Rachel Carson Greenway.

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11.4 km

Melrose Park Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

It’s really a skateboard track, but I was really tempted to test it with my bike

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13.0 km

This site is famous for a very important and unfortunate event in American history: the Battle of Bladensburg during the War of 1812. You can learn about the battle, see historical markers, and understand how this event shaped the nation.

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13.9 km

Bladensburg Waterfront — Anacostia River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Beautiful scenery, and connects to plenty trails.

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16.6 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail follows along the Anacostia River from Bladensburg to the Navy Yard, covering 21.5 miles through forests, fields, marshes, and river ecosystems. Ideal for walking, jogging, biking, …

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20.0 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Highlight • Trail

Anacostia riverwalk trail is very long. It goes from Maryland to DC and connects to trail In Virginia aswell.

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26.4 km

View of Nationals Park and the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A nice respite spot in section F of the Anacostia River Park right before heading into downtown D.C., via the Frederick Douglas Bridge.

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32.8 km

The White House

Highlight • Monument

The White House, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., serves as the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. Designed by James Hoban, …

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