Anacostia Riverwalk Trail · DC
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Paved multi-use trail running along both banks of the Anacostia River, connecting neighborhoods from the National Mall area to Bladensburg, Maryland; mostly flat riverfront with wooded stretches, marsh and parks.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Score breakdown
- · 88°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − 79 min of daylight — You need at least 211 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 21.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 670 ft
- Surface
- paved
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.8883, -76.9682 — DC.
Park
Part of Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Anacostia Riverwalk Trail?
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is a 21.5-mile route with 670 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Anacostia Riverwalk Trail?
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is paved (asphalt or concrete) — all-weather surface, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers in most places. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is in Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.