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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Sligo Creek Trail loop from Silver Spring

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Sligo Creek Trail loop from Silver Spring

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(5704)

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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Sligo Creek Trail loop from Silver Spring

01:33

33.8km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 33.5 km for 281 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Melrose Park Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

It’s really a skateboard track, but I was really tempted to test it with my bike

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13.3 km

This site is famous for a very important and unfortunate event in American history: the Battle of Bladensburg during the War of 1812. You can learn about the battle, see historical markers, and understand how this event shaped the nation.

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13.6 km

Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Nestled along the picturesque Anacostia River, this hidden gem offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, recreational activities, and fascinating history. There is a lovely riverside walking path, bike and …

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14.0 km

Red Caboose at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Highlight • Structure

Near to the Bladenburg Waterfront Park.

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14.2 km

Bladensburg Waterfront — Anacostia River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Beautiful scenery, and connects to plenty trails.

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16.9 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail follows along the Anacostia River from Bladensburg to the Navy Yard, covering 21.5 miles through forests, fields, marshes, and river ecosystems. Ideal for walking, jogging, biking, …

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20.4 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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25.4 km

Sligo Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Sligo Creek Trail is a paved multi-use path with numerous parking and access points all through town. You can connect to a bunch of other bike paths including the Rachel Carson Greenway.

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33.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

3.02 km

1.35 km

526 m

506 m

194 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

6.64 km

910 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Sligo Creek Trail loop from Silver Spring

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