Sligo Creek Trail – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Silver Spring

Sligo Creek Trail – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Silver Spring

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Sligo Creek Trail – Anacostia Riverwalk Trail loop from Silver Spring

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37.0km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.2 km for 305 m

After 28.4 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.58 km

Sligo Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Sligo Creek Trail is a paved multi-use path with numerous parking and access points all through town. You can connect to a bunch of other bike paths including the Rachel Carson Greenway.

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11.6 km

Melrose Park Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

It’s really a skateboard track, but I was really tempted to test it with my bike

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13.2 km

This site is famous for a very important and unfortunate event in American history: the Battle of Bladensburg during the War of 1812. You can learn about the battle, see historical markers, and understand how this event shaped the nation.

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13.5 km

Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Nestled along the picturesque Anacostia River, this hidden gem offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, recreational activities, and fascinating history. There is a lovely riverside walking path, bike and …

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14.0 km

Bladensburg Waterfront — Anacostia River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Beautiful scenery, and connects to plenty trails.

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16.8 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail follows along the Anacostia River from Bladensburg to the Navy Yard, covering 21.5 miles through forests, fields, marshes, and river ecosystems. Ideal for walking, jogging, biking, …

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18.0 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A well paved cycle path running through the marsh near the Kenilworth Park Aquatic Gardens. Some boardwalk and a few bridges. It feels like you're in a wilderness.

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