Anacostia River Trail
Route
Washington, D.C. to Maryland
Miles
13
Start Location
National Mall
Pleasant, family friendly ride along paved trails by the river through parks with bike/pedestrian bridges. The route takes the Anacostia River Trail into Maryland to the junction of the Northeast Branch and Northwest Branch trails, where the Greenway continues on the Northeast Branch before eventually heading east towards Bowie and Annapolis. You will be amazed by the natural scenery and animals you may spot so close to D.C. along this stretch of trail. In the capital, connect with the two miles of the Greenway along the National Mall, past the monuments and museums, and the Mount Vernon Trail across the Potomac, heading south into Virginia on a winding, well-loved trail
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With a 3,000-mile route spanning Maine to Florida, the possibilities are endless for day trips, multi-day excursions and long-distance rides along the East Coast Greenway.
