Horseback Riding near Washington, DC

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Washington, DC, has long been called the City of Trees. Despite a net tree-cover loss of roughly 60 percent since 1980, the name still applies. The parks remain mostly wooded. Residential streets, yards, and gardens sport can... trails.com

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Located a few miles north of Washington, this park is best known as a place where people can skate; ride horses, bikes, a miniature train, and a carousel; and play indoor tennis and various outdoor team sports. It?s other chi... trails.com

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The paved W&OD Trail (as it is commonly known) is one of the region's most popular rail-trails. Used regularly by commuters headed into the Washington area, it serves as a great link between Virginia's rural and historical... traillink.com

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Located in the northwest section of Washington, DC, Rock Creek Park is the oldest and largest urban park in the national park system. Established in 1890, Rock Creek offers over 1,700 acres of natural areas for a wide vari... traillink.com

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Here's a ride for those slow-twitch muscle types who can ride on and on and on and on without so much as a need to stop and fill up the water bottle once or twice. With 185 miles of off-road riding in one fell-swoop (and this... trails.com

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This is one of the most scenic trails in the area. Much of it is woodsy and cool. There are many foot bridges crossing back and forth over Sligo Creek, with picnic areas and playgrounds along the way. The Sligo Creek Parkw... traillink.com

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The lower half of the trail passes several playgrounds and picnic areas, while the upper half is woodsy and cool. The Old Adelphi Mill near the midpoint is a historical spot. A very steep gravel trail/road at the end climb... traillink.com

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This is a very scenic lake. There is a parking lot at the North end with a short trail to the lake. A fishing pier is on the north end. In the center are restrooms and a water fountain. There are several gazebos around the... traillink.com

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This is a short spur off the Northeast/Northwest Branch trails. A footbridge across the Anacostia river leads to the Bladensburg Marina/Park, which has restrooms, water fountain, playground, picnic pavilion, boat rentals, ... traillink.com

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Nowadays the corridor between Baltimore and Washington is highly developed. But Greenbelt Park remains a green sanctuary, albeit a very popular one. According to the National Park Service, some 350, 000 people visit the park ... trails.com

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The lower end of the trail is atop a levee along the Northeast Branch. At around the midpoint is Riverdale Park, with playgrounds, ball fields, restroom and water fountain. There is a PAR course just past the park. Lake Ar... traillink.com

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Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. It offers visitors an opportunity to reflect and soothe their spirits through the beauty of nature. Fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and the ebb and flow of ... recreation.gov

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There are three entrances to Lake Artemesia. At the last one turn right over a footbridge, then left to continue on the trail. This trail is a part of the Anacostia Tributary Trail System. traillink.com

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