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Lake Artemesia – College Park Airport loop from Fort Totten

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Road cycling routes
United States
District Of Columbia

Lake Artemesia – College Park Airport loop from Fort Totten

Moderate

3.2

(21)

40

riders

Lake Artemesia – College Park Airport loop from Fort Totten

02:11

52.4km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.00 km

Melrose Park Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

It’s really a skateboard track, but I was really tempted to test it with my bike

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2

35.4 km

Paint Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Paint branch trail connects to Anacostia riverwalk trail which connects to plenty of other trails.

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3

39.0 km

Lake Artemesia

Highlight • Lake

This park boasts an aquatic garden, miles of hiking, running, and biking trails, and numerous fishing areas. The standout feature of the park is the scenic 38-acre lake, visible from various points along the trails.

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4

39.6 km

Lake Artemesia

Highlight • Lake

Lake Artemesia is a man-made lake, spanning 38 acres and surrounded by Lake Artemesia Park. The lake and the park are named after Artemesia N. Drefs, who in 1972 donated …

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5

40.1 km

Lake Artemesia

Highlight • Lake

Artemesia Lake, a 38-acre man-made lake, is named after Artemesia N. Drefs, who donated the area in 1972. The lake features a fishing dock, and it's common to see people enjoying various water activities.

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6

40.7 km

Paint Branch

Highlight • River

This 17-mile-long stream flows from the Anacostia River, descending 30 feet in elevation along the way. This point provides a great view of the stream, making it a good break point.

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7

41.2 km

College Park Airport

Highlight • Historical Site

College Park Airport was founded in 1909 as the military demonstration area for the Wright Brothers. Notably, it is the world's oldest continually operating airport. As you ride by College …

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8

41.9 km

Northeast Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail meanders along the Northeast Branch Anacostia River and passes through several parks along the way. This section leads to Denis Rest Stop, providing a nice spot to take a break and enjoy the views.

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44.0 km

Northeast Branch Anacostia River

Lake

B

52.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

20.0 km

3.04 km

205 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.2 km

2.72 km

427 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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