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The best walks and hikes around Washington D.C

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Want to go hiking around Washington D.C to explore more of this corner of

United States? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes around Washington D.C to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks around Washington D.C is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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1. Dupont Circle to The National Mall and Tidal Basin loop — Washington, D.C

13.2km

03:22

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The National Mall — Washington, D.C

7.89km

02:00

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Southern Trails loop — Rock Creek Park

5.24km

01:25

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Linnaean Hill to Western Ridge Trail to Rock Creek loop — Washington, D.C

9.01km

02:27

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5. Rock Creek Park's Reservation 630 to Pinehurst Branch loop — Washington, D.C

14.4km

03:55

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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6. Valley Trail Loop — Rock Creek Park

17.6km

04:40

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7. Chinatown, National Mall, President's Park and Library of Congress — Washington, D.C

12.6km

03:13

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Foggy Bottom to Theodore Roosevelt Island loop — Washington, D.C

8.24km

02:07

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Thomas Jefferson Memorial to Hains Point — Washington, D.C

7.63km

01:55

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Oronoco Bay Park Loop — Daingerfield Island

5.87km

01:29

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Washington D.C

1. Dupont Circle to The National Mall and Tidal Basin loop — Washington, D.C

2. The National Mall — Washington, D.C

3. Southern Trails loop — Rock Creek Park

4. Linnaean Hill to Western Ridge Trail to Rock Creek loop — Washington, D.C

5. Rock Creek Park's Reservation 630 to Pinehurst Branch loop — Washington, D.C

6. Valley Trail Loop — Rock Creek Park

7. Chinatown, National Mall, President's Park and Library of Congress — Washington, D.C

8. Foggy Bottom to Theodore Roosevelt Island loop — Washington, D.C

9. Thomas Jefferson Memorial to Hains Point — Washington, D.C

10. Oronoco Bay Park Loop — Daingerfield Island

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