Bladensburg Battlefield – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Minnesota Avenue

Road cycling routes

United States

District Of Columbia

Bladensburg Battlefield – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Minnesota Avenue

Easy

3.3

(13)

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Bladensburg Battlefield – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Minnesota Avenue

01:37

37.0km

70m

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: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 76 m for 16 m

After 36.9 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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693 m

Marvin Gaye Park

Highlight • Structure

It's not a big trail, but it connects to a few playgrounds.

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2.10 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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5.41 km

Bladensburg Waterfront — Anacostia River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Beautiful scenery, and connects to plenty trails.

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6.73 km

Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge is a crucial link in the Anacostia Tributaries trail system. If you're traveling from DC's Anacostia River Trail, this bridge transitions you from the scenic …

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6.89 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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18.6 km

Paint Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Paint branch trail connects to Anacostia riverwalk trail which connects to plenty of other trails.

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26.8 km

Northeast Branch Anacostia River

Lake

30.2 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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33.8 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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