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Scenic Running Trails in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 12 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 1 city or town — Washington. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.

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.

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

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East Potomac Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,082 reviews

Washington, DC

Scenic

Storied, 395-acre park with a golf course, fishing & picnic areas, plus tennis courts & ball fields.

Rock Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,478 reviews

Washington, DC

Scenic

Urban oasis with hiking trails, tennis & golf, plus ranger-led wildlife programs.

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.

Roosevelt lsland Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,222 reviews

Washington, DC

LoopMixedShadedScenic

This island boasting miles of wooded trails is a living memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt.

Kingman And Heritage Islands Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 305 reviews

Washington, DC

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Man-made island in the Anacostia River offering rustic trails & an annual bluegrass festival.

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.

Klingle Valley Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Washington, DC

Scenic

Metropolitan Branch Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Washington, DC

Scenic

City park for biking, walking, and enjoying works of art.

Reservation 630 Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Washington, DC

Natural surfaceScenic

Beach Drive Walking/Biking Path

4.9 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Washington, DC

Scenic

Trailhead C&O Canal Towpath

4.3 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews

Washington, DC

Scenic

Whittier Trail Head

5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

Washington, DC

Scenic

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