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Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Calverton

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Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Calverton

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Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Calverton

02:12

37.6km

150m

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 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.29 km

Paint Branch Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Here, you can take the Paint Branch Trail from its northern end. This paved path connects Lake Artemesia with this point, Cherry Hill, and is well-marked along its route.

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8.45 km

The Paint Branch Trail passes by Acredale Community Park. This park is a great spot to stop, grab water, or use the restroom. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a covered picnic shelter, a stream, open fields, and a playground.

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10.7 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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12.1 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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13.3 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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15.4 km

Northeast Branch Anacostia River

Lake

17.5 km

Anacostia River Stream Valley Park

Nature Reserve

19.4 km

Red Caboose at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Highlight • Structure

Near to the Bladenburg Waterfront Park.

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20.1 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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26.1 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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37.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

3.32 km

3.24 km

1.20 km

228 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

2.06 km

613 m

162 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Calverton

Paint Branch Trailhead

Acredale Community Park

Paint Branch Stream Valley Park Bridge

Paint Branch

Northeast Branch Trail

Red Caboose at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Anacostia River Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

College Park Airport

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