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The best MTB trails in District of Columbia

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Mountain biking in District of Columbia is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of United States. To help you experience the best the region has …

Last updated: December 5, 2025

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1. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail – Dalecarlia Tunnel loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

47.6km

03:38

190m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Pennyfield Lock – Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail loop from Shaw–Howard University

81.1km

06:16

240m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Fishing Shore Beach – Dalecarlia Tunnel loop from Clarendon

44.0km

02:27

280m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail – Locust Grove Nature Center loop from Mount Vernon Square

63.8km

04:52

360m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Lincoln Memorial loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

25.7km

01:23

90m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Fishing Shore Beach – Little Falls Dam loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

20.7km

01:25

50m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Lincoln Memorial loop from Silver Spring

34.5km

01:56

200m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Little Falls Dam loop from McLean Gardens

16.2km

01:14

90m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Franklin Park – Planet Word Museum loop from Metro Center

34.4km

01:53

180m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Dalecarlia Tunnel – Locust Grove Nature Center loop from Friendship Heights

39.0km

02:46

320m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in District of Columbia

1. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail – Dalecarlia Tunnel loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

2. Pennyfield Lock – Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail loop from Shaw–Howard University

3. Fishing Shore Beach – Dalecarlia Tunnel loop from Clarendon

4. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail – Locust Grove Nature Center loop from Mount Vernon Square

5. Lincoln Memorial loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

6. Fishing Shore Beach – Little Falls Dam loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

7. Lincoln Memorial loop from Silver Spring

8. Little Falls Dam loop from McLean Gardens

9. Franklin Park – Planet Word Museum loop from Metro Center

10. Dalecarlia Tunnel – Locust Grove Nature Center loop from Friendship Heights

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