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Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Washington, District of Columbia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail
Came on a Saturday morning, parked one car at the Wendy's at the end of this trail, then drove down to Fort Stanton Park in the other car and parked there. Trail starts a bit east outside the park, and there's a sign. Actually, there's signs all along the way at street crossings, it's really great.
Good trail. Close to home. Great way to get exercise and be in nature without having to leave the city.
Plan your run at Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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