Walks & trails in Washington DC

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Walks & trails

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

A free, paved 3.5-mile multiuse trail through Anacostia Park where pets are welcome on a leash six feet or shorter.

Dogs allowed
  • Paved multiuse route
  • 3.5 miles inside Anacostia Park
  • Free and open year-round in daylight
Washington, DC
Walks & trails

Capital Crescent Trail — DC Segment

The National Park Service's lower 3.7-mile paved Capital Crescent Trail segment from Georgetown toward the Maryland line welcomes pets on leashes no longer than six feet.

Conditions apply
  • 3.7-mile NPS-managed DC segment
  • Paved shared-use trail
  • Georgetown waterfront connection
Washington, DC
Walks & trails

Fort Circle Hiker-Biker Trail

A seven-mile NPS natural-surface route from Fort Stanton toward Fort Mahan where leashed pets are welcome during posted daytime hours.

Conditions apply
  • Seven-mile historic greenway
  • Natural-surface hiking and mountain biking
  • No reservation or activity fee
  • 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
Washington, DC
Walks & trails

Rock Creek Park Southern Loop

A year-round Rock Creek Park loop with several return options, where dogs are welcome outdoors on a leash no longer than six feet.

Conditions apply
  • About 120 minutes
  • Multiple return-route choices
  • Year-round route
Washington, DC
Walks & trails

Theodore Roosevelt Island Trails

About two miles of wooded and wetland footpaths on a DC island where dogs are allowed on a leash no longer than six feet.

Conditions apply
  • About two miles of footpaths
  • Woodland, swamp and memorial plaza
  • Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
  • No entrance fee
Washington, DC

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