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The best road cycling routes in District of Columbia

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in District of Columbia to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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1. Washington D.C. to Mt. Vernon – East Coast Greenway

57.2km

02:37

230m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Anacostia climbs – north Washington D.C.

83.4km

03:36

380m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Washington DC – Anacostia Trail

56.8km

02:37

250m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3.9

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465

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4. C&O Mile Marker 0 – Key Bridge Boathouse loop from Dupont Circle

58.4km

02:39

370m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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359

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5. Capital Crescent Trail – Key Bridge Boathouse loop from Friendship Heights

26.2km

01:16

160m

Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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349

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6. Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Mount Vernon Square

51.0km

02:12

140m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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302

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7. National Mall – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from L'Enfant

72.1km

03:09

470m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.8

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284

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8. Hains Point – Rock Creek Trail loop from NoMa–Gallaudet U

28.6km

01:15

90m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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278

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9. Thomas Jefferson Memorial – Daingerfield Island loop from Dupont Circle

33.4km

01:28

120m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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254

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10. Rock Creek Trail – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Eastern Market

42.7km

01:51

210m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in District of Columbia

1. Washington D.C. to Mt. Vernon – East Coast Greenway

2. Anacostia climbs – north Washington D.C.

3. Washington DC – Anacostia Trail

4. C&O Mile Marker 0 – Key Bridge Boathouse loop from Dupont Circle

5. Capital Crescent Trail – Key Bridge Boathouse loop from Friendship Heights

6. Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Mount Vernon Square

7. National Mall – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from L'Enfant

8. Hains Point – Rock Creek Trail loop from NoMa–Gallaudet U

9. Thomas Jefferson Memorial – Daingerfield Island loop from Dupont Circle

10. Rock Creek Trail – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Eastern Market

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