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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 7 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 1 city or town — Washington. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.

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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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.

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.

Rock Creek Trail Juniper Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Washington, DC

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Dog-friendly, scenic park featuring well-kept trails for walking and hiking as well as a river and a beach.

Oxon Run Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 85 reviews

Washington, DC

Klingle Valley Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Washington, DC

Scenic

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