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Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Washington Union Station

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Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Washington Union Station

Moderate

3.1

(10)

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Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Washington Union Station

03:07

53.6km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Anacostia Park, Section C

Anacostia Park Section D

Anacostia Park, Section E

Anacostia Park, Section F

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.4 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A well paved cycle path running through the marsh near the Kenilworth Park Aquatic Gardens. Some boardwalk and a few bridges. It feels like you're in a wilderness.

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18.4 km

Red Caboose at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Highlight • Structure

Near to the Bladenburg Waterfront Park.

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19.1 km

Anacostia River Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The boardwalk surface has seen better days. Very rough and bumpy. Caution!

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22.5 km

Northeast Branch Anacostia River

Lake

23.8 km

Northeast Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail meanders along the Northeast Branch Anacostia River and passes through several parks along the way. This section leads to Denis Rest Stop, providing a nice spot to take a break and enjoy the views.

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25.3 km

College Park Airport

Highlight • Historical Site

College Park Airport was founded in 1909 as the military demonstration area for the Wright Brothers. Notably, it is the world's oldest continually operating airport. As you ride by College …

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25.8 km

Paint Branch

Viewpoint

27.5 km

Lake Artemesia

Highlight • Lake

This park boasts an aquatic garden, miles of hiking, running, and biking trails, and numerous fishing areas. The standout feature of the park is the scenic 38-acre lake, visible from various points along the trails.

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28.5 km

Paint Branch Stream Valley Park Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The paths in this area are well paved and good for cycling. You will be surprised how quickly you are surrounded by nature, once you leave the busy streets behind. …

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46.5 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This recreation corridor is heavily used, but that's okay; it's built to handle the traffic. The wide trail leaves lots of room for cyclists and other trail users, and you'll …

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53.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.6 km

772 m

507 m

448 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

17.2 km

1.25 km

305 m

147 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Washington Union Station

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Red Caboose at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Anacostia River Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Northeast Branch Trail

College Park Airport

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