State Guide
Explore District of Columbia Outdoors
District of Columbia offers 27 trails, 110 parks, and 1 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 8 easy, 15 moderate, 3 difficult, and 1 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 14 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 2411 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Anacostia Park, Constitution Gardens, and Ford's Theatre. Among the trails hikers return to: Oronoco Bay Park via Mount Vernon Trail, Rock Creek Valley Trail, and Rock Creek to Washington Monument.
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Campgrounds in District of Columbia
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Anacostia River Heritage Trail
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Barracks Row Heritage Trail
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Boulder Bridge Loop
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