anacostia-river-trail · DC
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
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Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Mountain biking
Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
Score breakdown
- · 79°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − 41 min of daylight — You need at least 155 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 14 mi
- Elevation gain
- 670 ft
- Surface
- paved
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.8883, -76.9682 — DC.
Park
Part of anacostia-river-trail.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Anacostia Riverwalk Trail?
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is a 14-mile route with 670 feet of elevation gain. 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-river-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.