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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 4 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 1 city or town — Washington. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

Every one in District of Columbia

Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.

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Meridian Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,417 reviews

Washington, DC

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Leafy city park offering a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles.

Glover Archbold Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 273 reviews

Washington, DC

2.5 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Forest parkland offering miles of trails for runners & walkers through canopied trees.

Battery Kemble Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

Washington, DC

Dog-friendly

This 1861 park has remnants of a Civil War battery that held a parapet & 100-pound Parrott rifles.

Trailhead: Western Ridge Trail at Broadbranch Road

4.5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

Washington, DC

Paved

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