Near Anacostia River Trail (East Bank)
Anacostia River East Bank Trail passing under the Amtrak northeast corridor tracks.

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Anacostia River Trail (East Bank)

3.5 (4 Ratings)
A paved multi-use trail along the east bank of the Anacostia River.
9.3
mi
Distance
104
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
River/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.34mi
Distance
104ft
Elevation Gain
104ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
35ft
High Point
-0ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a great, easy, flat and paved trail along the Anacostia River in Washington DC and Maryland. It's popular with cyclists and hikers alike, as it connects the National Park land along nearly 10 miles of the river's east bank. It's easy to access from numerous bridges, including the Frederick Douglas Memorial Bridge, 11th Street Bridge, Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge, East Capitol Street Bridge and Benning Road Bridge.

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