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Outdoors in Washington

Marked walking and hiking routes in and around Washington.

7 picks · 7 free · updated 14 October

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FreeNational Mall and Memorials Walk5 km · about 3 hrsFreeMount Vernon Trail29 km · about 3.5 hrsFreeRock Creek Park Hikesabout 2.5 hrsFreeC&O Canal Towpath from Georgetownabout 2 hrsFreeCapital Crescent Trail18 km · about 2.5 hrsFreeTheodore Roosevelt Island Trailsabout 1.5 hrsFreeDC African American Heritage Trailabout 4 hrs
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Outdoors in Washington, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Washington?

Right now: National Mall and Memorials Walk, Mount Vernon Trail, Rock Creek Park Hikes and C&O Canal Towpath from Georgetown. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: National Mall and Memorials Walk, Mount Vernon Trail, Rock Creek Park Hikes and C&O Canal Towpath from Georgetown, and 3 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Washington and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Washington, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.