Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Explore Kingman Island, Anacostia Park, the Washington Navy Yard, Yards Park and more on this beautiful waterside trail.

Grab a bike from the 3rd & Tingey St SE station and hit the trail by heading south into Yards Park.

• Point your bike east toward the Navy Yard and ride alongside the docks
• At the 11th St Bridge, turn left and ride north on 11th St SE
• Turn right at O St SE to cross the freeway
• Continue onto Water St SE and take a right just before M St SE to get back on the trail
• Ride along the trail with the Anacostia River to your right
• The trail turns north at Evans Point, and you'll see the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium on the horizon
• Continue north along the trail until you reach Benning Road NE
• Take a right onto Benning Road NE to cross Kingsman Park and reach the other side of the Anacostia River*
• Turn right to pick up the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail on the east bank of the river
• Head south through the park and take in the Washington, DC skyline from across the river
• At the end of Anacostia Park, ride up the ramp and take Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to cross back over to the west bank of the river
• Take a right onto Potomac Ave SE and follow it as it turns into First St SE

Dock your bike at the 1st & N St SE station.

This loop is about 8.5 miles, which would take most riders around 45 minutes. If you exceed your 30-minute time limit, it's only an additional $2 for your next 30 minutes.

*If you want to break up the ride, dock your bike at the Anacostia Ave & Benning Rd NE / River Terrace station and explore Kingman Island. Pick up a new bike to restart the ride.

Local tip: In summer months, The Yards Park near our 3rd St & Tinghey St SE station has a wonderful wading pool, perfect for humid summer days in the District.