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Klingle Road Trail head

4.9 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Washington, District of Columbia · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Klingle Road Trail head'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.

Open 24h

What runners say about Klingle Road Trail head

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The King Valley Trail is one of my favorite trails in the DC area! The trail is a loop around the Smithsonian National Zoo, restaurants, and other attractions. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a nice walk, run, or cycling ride. Enjoy!

★★★★★ — Larry , May 2023

Cool hidden trail that starts from the Trageron Conservancy and goes under the Cleveland Park Bridge. The path also takes you to the National Zoo in one direction and Pierce's Mill in the other.

★★★★★ — Spencer , Aug 2023

Pleasant paved Trail to walk or bike. Surrounded on both sides by nature including a meandering stream. Connects neighborhood with trails in Rock Creek Park. Even has places along it's pathway to sit & relax.

★★★★☆ — Robert , Oct 2023

Great place to go on a hike with a dog and it is very well kept as well. Would highly recommend this place.

★★★★★ — Critical , Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 reviews →

Plan your run at Klingle Road Trail head

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Klingle Road Trail head

2723-2811 Klingle Rd NW, Washington, DC 20008

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.