Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Greenbelt

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United States

Maryland

Prince George'S County

College Park

Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Greenbelt

Easy

4.8

(7147)

11,921

riders

Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Greenbelt

01:00

23.9km

70m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.55 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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10.2 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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10.2 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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14.8 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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16.3 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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16.8 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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17.8 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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18.9 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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23.9 km

End point

Train Station

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