CATEGORY LIST

2-5 miles

    The National Mall

    A 5 mile, heavily trafficked, loop trail, used primarily for walking, hiking, and running around the National Mall extending between the Lincoln Memorial on the west and east to the United States Capitol grounds.

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    D.C. Walk Through U.S. History

    A 4.2 mile point-to-point trail located in Washington, D.C. offering scenic views of historical sites of interest, monuments, and memorials.

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    Scott’s Run Nature Preserve Outer Loop

    A 3.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail near McLean, Virginia through clean, wide forest featuring a waterfall.

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    Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail to Great Falls Overlook

    A 4.1 heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Potomac, Maryland featuring a waterfall.

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    Boulder Bridge Loop

    A 3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located in Rock Creek Park featuring a river.

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    National Arboretum: West Side

    A 2.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail, primarily used for walking, featuring beautiful wild flowers.

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    Western Ridge and Valley Trail Loop

    A 3.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips.

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    Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Park

    A 2.9 mile loop trail primarily used for hiking, walking, and bird watching.

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    Custis Trail

    A 4.6 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail used primarily for walking, running, and road biking featuring a forest setting.

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    Western Ridge Trail to Valley Trail and Fort de Russy

    A 4.5 moderately trafficked loop trail offering scenic views primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching.

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    National Arboretum: East Side

    A 2.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail featuring beautiful wild flowers primarily used for walking, running, and road biking.

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    Rock Creek and Piney Branch Trail

    A 4.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail for most activity options.

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    Rapids Bridge and East Capital Ruins

    A 2.2 mile loop trail primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and horses.

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    Kingman and Heritage Islands

    A 2.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail offering most activity options.

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    Valley Trail, Holly Trail, Pine Trail, Muddy Trail

    A 4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching.

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    Georgetown and Waterfront

    A 4.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail primarily used for walking and running.

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    Northeast Branch Trail

    A 3.3 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail near Hyattsville, Maryland primarily used for hiking, walking, running, horses, and road biking.

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    Muddy Trail, Valley Trail, and Western Ridge Trail

    A 2.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail near Chevy Chase, Maryland primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching.

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    West Ridge Trail Loop

    A 2.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and bird watching.

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    Soapstone Trail to Rock Creek Trail to Mount Pleasant

    A 2.8 mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and bird watching.

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