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Hiking Trails in District of Columbia

Discover 27 routes with difficulty, elevation, and trail stats. Built for quickly narrowing down the right hike.

Anacostia River Heritage Trail
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Anacostia River Heritage Trail

Washington, District of Columbia

2.7 mi318 ftgain
EasyOut & Back
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Trail

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Washington, District of Columbia

7.8 mi466 ftgain
EasyLoop
Barracks Row Heritage Trail
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Barracks Row Heritage Trail

Washington, District of Columbia

1.8 mi148 ftgain
EasyLoop
Boulder Bridge Loop
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Boulder Bridge Loop

Washington, District of Columbia

3.0 mi643 ftgain
ModerateLoop
D.C. Walk Through U.S. History
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D.C. Walk Through U.S. History

Washington, District of Columbia

4.2 mi371 ftgain
ModeratePoint to Point
Georgetown and Waterfront
Trail

Georgetown and Waterfront

Washington, District of Columbia

4.6 mi794 ftgain
ModerateOut & Back
Georgetown Loop
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Georgetown Loop

Washington, District of Columbia

6.7 mi1,181 ftgain
ModerateLoop
Glover-Archbold Trail
Trail

Glover-Archbold Trail

Washington, District of Columbia

3.1 mi400 ftgain
ModerateOut & Back
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Park
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Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Park

Washington, District of Columbia

2.9 mi351 ftgain
EasyLoop
Memorial Trail via Jefferson Memorial
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Memorial Trail via Jefferson Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia

5.1 mi689 ftgain
ModerateLoop
Oronoco Bay Park via Mount Vernon Trail
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Oronoco Bay Park via Mount Vernon Trail

Washington, District of Columbia

14.1 mi1,467 ftgain
ExpertOut & Back
Pinehurst Branch Trail
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Pinehurst Branch Trail

Washington, District of Columbia

3.1 mi545 ftgain
ModerateOut & Back
Potomac Heritage Trail and C&O Canal Towpath - Key Chain Loop
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Potomac Heritage Trail and C&O Canal Towpath - Key Chain Loop

Washington, District of Columbia

8.6 mi1,358 ftgain
DifficultLoop
Rapids Bridge and East Capital Ruins
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Rapids Bridge and East Capital Ruins

Washington, District of Columbia

2.2 mi413 ftgain
EasyLoop
Rock Creek to Washington Monument
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Rock Creek to Washington Monument

Washington, District of Columbia

9.9 mi1,677 ftgain
DifficultPoint to Point
Rock Creek Valley Trail
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Rock Creek Valley Trail

Washington, District of Columbia

10.8 mi2,411 ftgain
DifficultOut & Back
Rock Creek Woodland Trail
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Rock Creek Woodland Trail

Washington, District of Columbia

0.5 mi69 ftgain
EasyLoop
Soapstone Trail to Rock Creek Trail to Mount Pleasant
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Soapstone Trail to Rock Creek Trail to Mount Pleasant

Washington, District of Columbia

2.8 mi433 ftgain
EasyPoint to Point
The National Mall
Trail

The National Mall

Washington, District of Columbia

5.0 mi712 ftgain
ModerateLoop
Theodore Roosevelt Island Outer Loop
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Theodore Roosevelt Island Outer Loop

Washington, District of Columbia

1.6 mi266 ftgain
EasyLoop
Tidal Basin and Hains Point
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Tidal Basin and Hains Point

Washington, District of Columbia

5.3 mi420 ftgain
ModerateLoop
Valley Trail, Holly Trail, Pine Trail, Muddy Trail
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Valley Trail, Holly Trail, Pine Trail, Muddy Trail

Washington, District of Columbia

4.0 mi837 ftgain
ModerateLoop
Valley Trail, Pine Trail, Holly Trail, Dim Trail, Western Ridge Trail Loop
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Valley Trail, Pine Trail, Holly Trail, Dim Trail, Western Ridge Trail Loop

Washington, District of Columbia

3.2 mi646 ftgain
ModerateLoop
Walking Tour of Monuments and Memorials
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Walking Tour of Monuments and Memorials

Washington, District of Columbia

5.6 mi912 ftgain
ModeratePoint to Point