C & O Canal National Historical Park
The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD. Hundreds of original structures, including locks, lockhouses and aqueducts, serve as reminders of the canal's ro... traillink.com
Fort Dupont Park
Winding through a forested oasis, Fort Circle Trail is both a pathway through history and a greenway into the future of park systems. This dirt and gravel trail system travels up and down the hilly terrain east of Anacostia Rive... nps.gov
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Commenced at Georgetown. July 4th 1828. Chief Engineer Benjamin Wright. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company, 1850. President James M. Coale. Directors William A. Bradley, Henry Daingerfield, Wm. Cost Johnso... hmdb.org
Biking Trails In Washington Dc, Washington D.c., District Of...
Unlike many cities around the country,Washington,D.C.?s business districts and community living are located in close proximity.There are short distances between business, shopping, and homes?which make biking a real transport... trails.com
Capital Crescent Trail
The 11-mile Capital Crescent Trail follows the route of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad's Georgetown Branch rail line of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. It begins in Silver Spring, Maryland, east of the Rock Creek Trestle and... traillink.com
College Park Trolley Line Trail, College Park, Maryland
The College Park Trolley Line Trail provides a safe pathway for students, from kindergartners to doctoral candidates, to walk and bike to school in College Park. The short, paved trail follows the route of the trolley that... trailpeak.com
Fort Dupont Ice Rink
Panel 1: Civil War Defenses of Washington Fort DuPont This small work was one of the defenses begun in the fall of 1861 on the ridge east of the Anacostia River. It was named after Admiral Samuel DuPont, a commander of the Sout... hmdb.org
Anacostia River Trail
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
Lake Artemesia Trail
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
Sligo Creek Trail
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
College Park Trolley Line Trail
The College Park Trolley Line Trail provides a safe pathway for students, from kindergartners to doctoral candidates, to walk and bike to school in College Park. The short, paved trail follows the route of the trolley that... traillink.com
Indian Creek Trail
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
Northeast Branch Trail
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
Northwest Branch Trail
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
Washington And Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&od)
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
Dc Canal Ride
I road out 5 miles along the river, before turning back. The road is paved in most singletracks.com