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Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia River Trail | Photo by Tim Ervin, courtesy Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Learn about trails in the District of Columbia (DC) including top trails, trail statistics, funding, projects and how you can get involved.

Top 10 Trails in DC video (2021)

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State Stats

3

total rail-trails

12

miles of rail-trails

0

current projects

0

miles of potential rail-trail

5.4 M

Available Funds in the State

US Funds

FY23 Total Reserved for Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program (source: FHWA)

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News & Stories from DC

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Washington's Iron Horse Inn Bed and Breakfast is located adjacent to the Cle Elum Depot along the Great American Rail-Trail | Photo courtesy Iron Horse Inn Bed and Breakfast

10 Unique Lodgings Along the Great American Rail-Trail

Anacostia River Trail ride | Photo by Tim Ervin, courtesy Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Regional Partnership Secures $25 Million Federal Grant for Massive Investment in Trail Network

Warrior Expeditions Great American Rail-Trail ride began in front of the Capitol | Photo by Albert Ting

Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Veterans Launch Therapeutic Bike Ride Across the Country on Great American Rail-Trail

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Great American Rail-Trail

The Great American Rail-Trail® is the nation’s first cross-country multiuse trail, stretching more than 3,700 miles between Washington, D.C., and Washington State.

^{DC’s Capital Crescent Trail | Photo by Hung Tran}

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Capital Trails Coalition

The Capital Trails Coalition (CTC) footprint currently includes more than 800 miles of existing and planned trails and connections in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

^{DC’s Metropolitan Branch Trail | Photo by India Kea}

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