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Best Hiking Trails Near Washington D.C.

Browse 16 hiking trails with 39 miles (63 km) to hike and explore near Washington D.C.. Use our trail maps, elevation charts, pictures, and get directions to the trailhead to plan your next hike!
Raven Rocks via Appalachian Trail
5.1 Miles
8.2 km
Strenuous
Out-and-Back
Saw Mill Trail
0.3 Miles
0.5 km
Easy
Out-and-Back
Compton Gap Peaks
1.2 Miles
1.9 km
Moderate
Out-and-Back
Briar Mountain
1 Mile
1.6 km
Moderate
Out-and-Back
Chimney Rocks Trail
5.4 Miles
8.7 km
Moderate
Out-and-Back
Beaver Trail
2.5 Miles
4 km
Easy
Out-and-Back
Dark Hollow Overlook Trail
0.8 Miles
1.3 km
Easy
Out-and-Back
AT - Ridge Rd to Power Lines
2.9 Miles
4.7 km
Easy
Out-and-Back
Rocky Knob Trail
5.5 Miles
8.9 km
Moderate
Loop
Buzzards Rock Overlook Trail
0.1 Miles
0.2 km
Easy
Out-and-Back
Halfmoon Mountain Loop
8.9 Miles
14.3 km
Hard
Loop
Massanutten Storybook Trail
0.6 Miles
1 km
Easy
Out-and-Back
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