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Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Riverdale

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United States

Maryland

Prince George'S County

Riverdale Park

Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Riverdale

Easy

4.5

(3867)

18,298

riders

Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Riverdale

01:02

17.3km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.42 km

Red Caboose at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Highlight • Structure

Near to the Bladenburg Waterfront Park.

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5.21 km

Bladensburg Waterfront — Anacostia River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Beautiful scenery, and connects to plenty trails.

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6.63 km

Anacostia River Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The boardwalk surface has seen better days. Very rough and bumpy. Caution!

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11.2 km

Northeast Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail meanders along the Northeast Branch Anacostia River and passes through several parks along the way. This section leads to Denis Rest Stop, providing a nice spot to take a break and enjoy the views.

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12.7 km

College Park Airport

Highlight • Historical Site

College Park Airport was founded in 1909 as the military demonstration area for the Wright Brothers. Notably, it is the world's oldest continually operating airport. As you ride by College Park Airport, you are separated by a fence and a few lights, but not by much else, from the beginning of the runway to this small airport. If you are lucky, you will catch a plane coming right over your head as you ride by.

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13.2 km

Paint Branch

Highlight • River

This 17-mile-long stream flows from the Anacostia River, descending 30 feet in elevation along the way. This point provides a great view of the stream, making it a good break point.

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14.6 km

Paint Branch Stream Valley Park Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The paths in this area are well paved and good for cycling. You will be surprised how quickly you are surrounded by nature, once you leave the busy streets behind.

The trails are shared use, so be respectful of other path users.

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17.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

173 m

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

3.40 km

1.19 km

111 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 30 July

30°C

21°C

14 %

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Northeast Branch Trail – College Park Airport loop from Riverdale

Red Caboose at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Bladensburg Waterfront — Anacostia River

Anacostia River Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Northeast Branch Trail

College Park Airport

Paint Branch

Paint Branch Stream Valley Park Bridge

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