Washington is a city that loves to walk, and can you blame us? Our region offers scenic urban strolls, lovely waterfront rambles, rocky mountain hikes, and lots of other panoramic paths.
In this section, we look at 20 good options—from low-impact to somewhat strenuous—for stretching your legs.
- Anacostia Riverwalk
- Annapolis Rock
- Baltimore Waterfront Promenade
- Billy Goat Trail
- Burke Lake Park
- Buzzard Rock
- C&O Canal Towpath
- Difficult Run Loop Hike
- Grist Mill Trail
- Huntley Meadows
- Lake Needwood
- Manassas National Battlefield Park
- The National Mall
- Patuxent Research Refuge
- Potomac Heritage Trail
- Rachel Carson Conservation Park
- Rock Creek Western Ridge Trail
- Roosevelt Island
- Scott’s Run
- Underground Railroad Trail
Edited by Sherri Dalphonse.
This article appears in our May 2015 issue of Washingtonian.
