Closest Hiking Trails Near Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

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1. Theodore Roosevelt Island Trail System (1.6 miles)

Visitors can learn about the natural environment and rich history of Theodore Roosevelt Island while walking the natural trails.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

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2.5 miles

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2. Rock Creek Park Trail Network (4.6 miles)

An extensive system of trails and paths cover Rock Creek Park

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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5.0 miles

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3. Greenbelt Park - Blueberry Trail (9.3 miles)

The trail traverses a section of abandoned farmland, mature forest, marsh, and stream bottom

College Park, Maryland, United States

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1.0 miles

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4. Greenbelt Park - Dogwood Trail (9.9 miles)

Self-guiding brochures tell about the ecology, early land use, and nature’s recovery found along this trail.

College Park, Maryland, United States

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1.4 miles

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5. Greenbelt Park - Azalea Trail (10.2 miles)

The trail passes through plant communities that grow along streams and on hillsides.

College Park, Maryland, United States

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1.1 miles

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6. Greenbelt Park - Perimeter Trail (10.3 miles)

The trail circles the park’s western section and leads to some of the most beautiful scenery in the area.

College Park, Maryland, United States

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5.3 miles

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7. Lakefront Trail at Lake Accotink Park (11.7 miles)

Loop hike around Lake Accotink

Springfield, Virginia, United States

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3.8 miles

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8. Great Falls National Park - Old Carriage Road (13.5 miles)

Walk along an historic roadbed

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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3.2 miles

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9. Great Falls National Park - River Trail (13.5 miles)

Offers spectacular views of Mather Gorge

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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3.0 miles

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10. Great Falls National Park - Swamp Trail (13.5 miles)

Features birds and seasonal wildflowers

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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1.8 miles

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11. Great Falls National Park - Ridge Trail (13.5 miles)

This hilly trail follows high ground through upland forest

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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3.0 miles

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12. Great Falls National Park - Patowmack Canal Trail (14.0 miles)

Trail follows the canal, a national historic landmark

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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2.5 miles

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13. Cedarville State Forest (19.5 miles)

There are 19.5 miles of marked trails

Brandywine, Maryland, United States

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1.0 miles

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14. Bull Run and Occoquan Trail (21.9 miles)

Take a relaxing hike along streams and a river

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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20.0 miles

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15. Patuxent River State Park (23.7 miles)

Located in Howard and Montgomery counties, along the upper 12 miles of the Patuxent River, the park is comprised of 6,700 acres of natural areas and farmlands

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

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1.0 miles

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16. White Trail at Bull Run Regional Park (24.6 miles)

Winds through the woodlands along the northern end of the park

Manassas, Virginia, United States

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2.5 miles

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17. Bluebell Trail at Bull Run Regional Park (24.6 miles)

Mid-April is the perfect time to explore the Bluebell trail with over 25 varieties of wildflowers in bloom.

Manassas, Virginia, United States

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1.5 miles

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18. Bull Run Mountains Loop (36.2 miles)

Loop hike around the Bull Run Mountains Conservancy

Broad Run, Virginia, United States

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5.0 miles

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19. Caledon Natural Area - Boyd's Hole Trail (38.9 miles)

The area provides visitors the unique opportunity of viewing bald eagles in their natural habitat

King George, Virginia, United States

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3.5 miles

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20. Ballenger Creek Park Nature Trail (40.2 miles)

Short loop around the park

Frederick, Maryland, United States

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0.7 miles

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21. Greenwell State Park (45.9 miles)

Greenwell is a 596-acre State Park located on the Patuxent River in St. Mary's County, Maryland

Hollywood, Maryland, United States

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10.0 miles

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22. Gambrill State Park - Trail System (46.5 miles)

Gambrill has over 16 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding

Frederick, Maryland, United States

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16.0 miles

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23. Calvert Cliffs State Park (47.4 miles)

Calvert Cliffs State Park is a day-use park featuring a sandy beach, unique fossils, recycled tire playground, a freshwater and tidal marshland and 13 miles of hiking trails located in Calvert County

Lusby, Maryland, United States

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2.0 miles

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24. Gathland State Park (47.9 miles)

Visitors are welcome to hike the A.T. from Maine to Georgia or for just a few miles

Burkittsville, Maryland, United States

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1.0 miles

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25. Harpers Ferry National Historic Park - Night Battlefield Trail (48.9 miles)

Short loop hike around the battlefied

Harpers Ferry, Virginia, United States

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1.6 miles

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