32 trails · 246 trail miles · Best season: March – November
Washington DC surprises hikers with Rock Creek Park's forested ravines and the rugged Billy Goat Trail along the Potomac. The C&O Canal towpath extends 184 miles into Maryland.
Best Season
March – November
Terrain
Urban parks, riverfront paths, wooded ravines
Top Trail: Deer Run Trail (District of Columbia State Park)
District of Columbia has 32 hiking trails covering 246 trail miles across 1 national parks and 6 state parks.
The best hiking season in District of Columbia is March – November. The terrain includes urban parks, riverfront paths, wooded ravines.
The top hiking destinations in District of Columbia include Rock Creek Park, Theodore Roosevelt Island, C&O Canal National Historical Park.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in District of Columbia include Rock Creek Park Trail, Billy Goat Trail, C&O Canal Towpath.
The highest-rated trail in District of Columbia is Deer Run Trail (District of Columbia State Park). The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.