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Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Minnesota Avenue

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Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Minnesota Avenue

Easy

3.4

(30)

riders

Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Minnesota Avenue

01:49

30.7km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 76 m for 16 m

After 30.6 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.18 km

Red Caboose at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Highlight • Structure

Near to the Bladenburg Waterfront Park.

Tip by

6.80 km

Anacostia River Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The boardwalk surface has seen better days. Very rough and bumpy. Caution!

Tip by

10.2 km

Northeast Branch Anacostia River

Lake

11.5 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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13.0 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 Park Airport, you are separated by a fence and a few lights, but not by much else, from the beginning of the runway to this small airport. If you are lucky, you will catch a plane coming right over your head as you ride by.

Tip by

13.6 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.

Tip by

15.2 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.

Tip by

17.4 km

Paint Branch Stream Valley Park Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The paths in this area are well paved and good for cycling. You will be surprised how quickly you are surrounded by nature, once you leave the busy streets behind.

The trails are shared use, so be respectful of other path users.

Tip by

26.2 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A well paved cycle path running through the marsh near the Kenilworth Park Aquatic Gardens. Some boardwalk and a few bridges. It feels like you're in a wilderness.

Tip by

30.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

2.61 km

717 m

296 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

12.3 km

1.25 km

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Thursday 30 July

30°C

21°C

13 %

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Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Minnesota Avenue

Red Caboose at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Anacostia River Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Northeast Branch Trail

College Park Airport

Paint Branch

Lake Artemesia

Paint Branch Stream Valley Park Bridge

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

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