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Kingman and Heritage Islands – U.S. Capitol loop from Eastern Market

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Kingman and Heritage Islands – U.S. Capitol loop from Eastern Market

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5.0

(4365)

14,240

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Kingman and Heritage Islands – U.S. Capitol loop from Eastern Market

03:29

59.3km

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: April 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Anacostia Park, Section F

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

National Mall

Seward Square

Kingman and Heritage Islands

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.84 km

Kingman Lake

Highlight • Lake

Kingman Lake spans 110 acres, situated within the Anacostia River. It was formed in 1920 when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers used dredged materials from the river to create …

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5.31 km

Kingman and Heritage Islands

Highlight • Natural

Great spot to relax, or do some quick hiking/walking along the length of the 2 islands. Great location in the Anacostia River- right off the Anacostia River Trail or a …

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9.79 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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13.9 km

Red Caboose at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Highlight • Structure

Near to the Bladenburg Waterfront Park.

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14.5 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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30.2 km

Sligo Creek Golf Course

Highlight • Rest Area

The Sligo Creek Golf Course offers nine holes, a putting green, a driving range, a snack bar, and a pro shop and is open to the public. It's a nice …

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39.8 km

Rachel Carson Greenway and Sligo Creek Trail Junction

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Very easy to miss! Watch for the trail markers.

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57.9 km

The lesser-known east side of the Capitol. Here is the entrance to the underground visitor center and close to the headquarters of important institutions such as the National Library and the Supreme Court.

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59.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.8 km

1.37 km

1.18 km

1.16 km

613 m

217 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

15.0 km

1.91 km

375 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 9 May

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Kingman and Heritage Islands – U.S. Capitol loop from Eastern Market

Kingman Lake

Kingman and Heritage Islands

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Red Caboose at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Anacostia River Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Sligo Creek Golf Course

Rachel Carson Greenway and Sligo Creek Trail Junction

U.S. Capitol

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