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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Rock Creek Trail loop from Wheaton

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Rock Creek Trail loop from Wheaton

Moderate

4.7

(6896)

15,685

riders

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Rock Creek Trail loop from Wheaton

02:56

62.1km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.7 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.8 km

Sligo Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Sligo Creek Trail is a paved multi-use path with numerous parking and access points all through town. You can connect to a bunch of other bike paths including the Rachel Carson Greenway.

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19.2 km

Bladensburg Waterfront — Anacostia River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Beautiful scenery, and connects to plenty trails.

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22.0 km

The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail follows along the Anacostia River from Bladensburg to the Navy Yard, covering 21.5 miles through forests, fields, marshes, and river ecosystems. Ideal for walking, jogging, biking, …

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27.5 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is a non-stop 20-mile-long trail that is on both sides of the Anacostia River. The trail is 10-12 feet wide and is open to cyclists, runners, skaters, and walkers.

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30.1 km

View of Nationals Park and the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A nice respite spot in section F of the Anacostia River Park right before heading into downtown D.C., via the Frederick Douglas Bridge.

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37.9 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rock Creek Trail is a popular spot for foot traffic. Starting from the parking lot off Virginia Avenue, the paved path follows Rock Creek, passing landmarks like the William Howard …

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38.5 km

C&O Canal Mile Marker 0

Highlight • Trail

This point marks the start of the 185-mile C&O Canal Towpath Trail that runs from Washington D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland. Originally built as a way for mules to tow boats …

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40.1 km

Key Bridge Boathouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Boathouse where canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards can be rented. Great way to explore the Potomac shoreline up and down stream.

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56.2 km

Rock Creek

Lake

62.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.5 km

8.96 km

7.05 km

2.67 km

1.02 km

977 m

Surfaces

52.0 km

6.75 km

1.78 km

848 m

807 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Rock Creek Trail loop from Wheaton

Sligo Creek Trail

Bladensburg Waterfront — Anacostia River

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

View of Nationals Park and the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

Rock Creek Trail

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