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National Mall Trail

Washington, DC

Hiking
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National Mall Trail is located near Washington, Washington, DC and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

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    Key Chain Loop

    Washington, DC

    Hiking
  • Best Hiking

  • Best Mountain Biking

  • Best Trail Running

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National Mall Trail
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8 Completed 6 Reviews

This is an excellent walk for tourists. It takes you past many of the Smithsonian museums, the major presidential monuments, and all of the important federal buildings. Seeing each of the stops along the trail could take you weeks if you were to fully explore each one, but the walk itself can be completed in a few hours. Bring your camera!

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Glover-Archbold Trail
by I.m. P.

141 Completed 156 Reviews

Cool trail in the city. Very easy. Connects from the canal area to Tenleytown. You can choose to go out and back for a total of 6 miles or catch the Metro in Tenleytown for 3.

Trail is pretty flat. Because of its ease there are many dog walkers, runners and families.

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Mount Vernon Trail Ramble: To Old Town Alexandria
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23 Completed 5 Reviews

Really enjoy running on this trail!!

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Rock Creek Park Bike Trail
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1 Completed 1 Reviews

I loved the trail...walking and running..I would do it again.

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Mount Vernon Trail Ramble: To Old Town Alexandria
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1 Completed 1 Reviews

I had lots of fun running this trail. if you don't mind the bikes. great trail

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National Mall Trail
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24 Completed 25 Reviews

Good easy trail for everybody. There is history, entertainers, nature and plenty more on this walk. can be conjested at times but still worth the time

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Key Chain Loop
by MCV

Completed Reviews

This is a nice hike, but not dog friendly (unless you can carry your dog at times). There are a few steep rocky scrambles on the south side where our large dog had a very difficult time navigating. We would hike again, but not with our dog.

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Key Chain Loop
by RAR

Completed Reviews

Great hike, went counter clockwise starting at Roosevelt Island, went across Roosevelt Bridge, big lunch in Georgetown then walked off the Chili on the nice flat C&O path. Really have to pay attention to the trail blazes on the VA side starting at the bridge right past the Chain Bridge. Was a bit of a challenge in the rain climbing over all the rocks and streams. Great hike!

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Swamp Trail
by I.m. P.

141 Completed 156 Reviews

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Woods Trail
by I.m. P.

141 Completed 156 Reviews

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