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Prince George'S County
College Park

Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Greenbelt

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Maryland
Prince George'S County
College Park

Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Greenbelt

Moderate

5.0

(2557)

9,646

riders

Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Greenbelt

02:49

47.8km

180m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.8 km for 237 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.16 km

Paint Branch Stream Valley Park

Nature Reserve

2

3.99 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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3

30.2 km

Rachel Carson Greenway and Sligo Creek Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Very easy to miss! Watch for the trail markers.

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4

35.2 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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38.6 km

Northeast Branch Anacostia River

Lake

6

39.9 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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7

41.4 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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8

42.0 km

Paint Branch

Highlight • River

This 17-mile-long stream flows from the Anacostia River, descending 30 feet in elevation along the way. This point provides a great view of the stream, making it a good break point.

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9

42.5 km

Indian Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Indian Creek Trail, spanning 1.5 miles through Prince George's County, is an asphalt trail open to biking, skating, horseback riding, walking, and wheelchair access. It serves as a link …

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43.4 km

Indian Creek Stream Valley Park

Nature Reserve

11

43.9 km

Berwyn Heights Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Berwyn Heights Park offers the public a water refill station, restrooms, picnic areas, and playgrounds. It's a great spot to refresh yourself along your ride and maybe take a break. …

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B

47.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.9 km

4.16 km

854 m

647 m

329 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

6.15 km

602 m

278 m

111 m

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