Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Stadium–Armory

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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Stadium–Armory

Easy

3.0

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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Stadium–Armory

01:30

33.1km

80m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Anacostia Park, Section F

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.92 km

Kingman Lake

Lake

4.06 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Highlight • Trail

Anacostia riverwalk trail is very long. It goes from Maryland to DC and connects to trail In Virginia aswell.

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6.19 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.

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9.50 km

Bladensburg Waterfront — Anacostia River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Beautiful scenery, and connects to plenty trails.

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11.0 km

This site is famous for a very important and unfortunate event in American history: the Battle of Bladensburg during the War of 1812. You can learn about the battle, see historical markers, and understand how this event shaped the nation.

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15.9 km

Sligo Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Sligo Creek Trail is a paved multi-use path with numerous parking and access points all through town. You can connect to a bunch of other bike paths including the Rachel Carson Greenway.

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20.6 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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22.3 km

Anacostia River Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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25.8 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail follows along the Anacostia River from Bladensburg to the Navy Yard, covering 21.5 miles through forests, fields, marshes, and river ecosystems. Ideal for walking, jogging, biking, …

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