Washington, D.C.
Welcome to D.C.
The East Coast Greenway enters Washington, D.C., from the north at the Prince George’s County line in Hyattsville, Maryland, on the Anacostia River Trail (spine route) and Mt. Rainier, Maryland (complimentary route). From there, the spine route follows the Anacostia River Trail to the Frederick Douglass Bridge and protected bicycle lanes and sidewalks in Southwest DC to the National Mall. On the complimentary route, the on-road connections go through Northeast DC and connect to the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) in the Brookland neighborhood. The Greenway follows the MBT for 3 miles, ending at Union Station. From Union Station, the Greenway continues to the National Mall and meets up with the Spine route, carrying trail users west past iconic monuments to the Memorial Bridge and across the Potomac River into Virginia, where it connects with the scenic Mount Vernon Trail.
We are working closely with the Washington Area Bicyclists Association and the Capital Trails Coalition to advance a well-coordinated regional trail network across the D.C. area, including closing key gaps along the Greenway route.
Explore the Greenway & Future Trails
Choose a tab below to explore the Greenway route today and the progress moving it forward.
Route Notice
Traveling by train? Here are some quick tips when using Amtrak with your bike: Do your research in advance; each train line features different bike rack equipment and loading procedures. Check Amtrak for the latest and when in doubt: call the station if you have questions.
Designated Trails
Mileage counts reflect the portion of each trail that is part of East Coast Greenway.
- Anacostia Riverwalk Trail; 6 mi
- Met Branch Trail; 2 mi
- National Mall Path; 2 mi
- Lincoln Memorial to Arlington Memorial Bridge, 0.3 mi
- Arlington Memorial Bridge, 0.4 mi
Where We’re Focusing
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Louisiana Avenue NW
Louisiana Avenue NW between the Metropolitan Branch Trail and the National Mall currently has no bicycle facilities. We are working with our partners WABA and the Capital Trails Coalition to expedite federal and local action to complete this crucial part of DC’s bicycle and trail network.Learn More -
Met Branch Trail East Extension
The Metropolitan Branch Trail East Extension is the primary project in Washington, D.C., needed to complete both the Greenway’s main spine and complementary routes through the District. This 1.5-mile gap could be constructed on District of Columbia and/or National Park Service land, potentially using a combination of both. The proposed alignment would generally parallel Gallatin Street NE and/or Gallatin Place NE, adjacent to National Park Service–managed Fort Circle Park.Learn More
Progress Update
The primary focus of East Coast Greenway development in Washington, D.C., is the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) East Extension, which will extend the current trail from the Fort Totten Metro station to Avondale Neighborhood Park in Prince George’s County, Maryland. This critical 1.5-mile connection will link the Anacostia River Trail network — via the Prince George’s County Connector Trail — with the MBT, creating an important regional trail connection. The project is currently in the planning phase, with more detailed development and funding efforts expected to advance once the existing MBT is completed to the Maryland border in Takoma.
Suggested Itineraries
The Greenway route through our nation’s capital is scenic, passing monuments on the National Mall before crossing the Potomac River to Virginia.
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