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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Navy Yard Boardwalk loop from Minnesota Avenue

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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Navy Yard Boardwalk loop from Minnesota Avenue

Hard

2.8

(3)

runners

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Navy Yard Boardwalk loop from Minnesota Avenue

02:09

19.8km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Anacostia Park, Section E

Anacostia Park Section D

Anacostia Park, Section C

Boathouse Row

Anacostia Park, Section F

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.79 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

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This recreation corridor is heavily used, but that's okay; it's built to handle the traffic. The wide trail leaves lots of room for cyclists and other trail users, and you'll …

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7.77 km

Fredrick Douglas Memorial Bridge Viewpoint

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From this spot you get a fantastic view of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. The bridge was completed in 2021 and is a large, striking through arch bridge spanning South …

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8.41 km

Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

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New construction of a bridge over the Anacostia River, completed in 2022. For us cyclists, the separate bike lane is important. The pleasing architecture with freely distinctive arches pleases the eye.

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10.8 km

Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

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Some brand new trails around the wharf and bridge area, this is a sweet spot to either loop back south into National Harbor or head north up the Anacostia River trail.

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11.2 km

View of Nationals Park and the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

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A nice respite spot in section F of the Anacostia River Park right before heading into downtown D.C., via the Frederick Douglas Bridge.

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16.0 km

View of the Anacostia Railroad Bridge

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The Anacostia Railroad Bridge was built originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1872. One hundred years later in 1972 Successor Penn Central Railroad rebuilt the railroad bridge.

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19.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

5.24 km

933 m

859 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.39 km

9.02 km

958 m

410 m

Elevation

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Friday 14 August

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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail – Navy Yard Boardwalk loop from Minnesota Avenue

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Fredrick Douglas Memorial Bridge Viewpoint

Navy Yard Boardwalk

Canal Basin at Navy Yard

Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

View of Nationals Park and the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

View of the Anacostia Railroad Bridge

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