East Coast Greenway (DC)
District of Columbia, DC
Out-and-back trail in District of Columbia, DC. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 18.2 mi (29.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 404 ft (123 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 45 min
- High point
- 184 ft (56 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Navy – Merchant Marine Memorial 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: National Park Service 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Historic site: I Have a Dream 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Historic site: The Three Soldiers 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Vietnam Veterans Memorial 3.7 mi (6 km) from start
- Historic site: Albert Einstein Memorial 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Historic site: General Jose Gervasio Artigas Statue 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Gabriela Mistral 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Teresa De La Parra 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Romulo Gallegos 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Lockkeeper's House 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Historic site: US Capitol West Gatehouse 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Second Infantry Division Memorial 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Historic site: US Capitol East Gatehouse 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Robert A. Taft Memorial 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Japanese American Memorial 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Bike repair station 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from start
- Bike repair station 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from start
- Shelter 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from start
- Bike repair station 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about East Coast Greenway (DC)
How long is East Coast Greenway (DC)?
East Coast Greenway (DC) is 18.2 mi (29.3 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 45 min. It climbs 404 ft (123 m) in total, up to a high point of 184 ft (56 m).
How hard is East Coast Greenway (DC)?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for East Coast Greenway (DC)?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on East Coast Greenway (DC)?
Drinking water on the way at 3.3 mi (5.3 km), 3.6 mi (5.7 km), 4.8 mi (7.7 km), 5.2 mi (8.3 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 3.3 mi (5.2 km).
Is East Coast Greenway (DC) shaded?
Partly shaded (43% under trees).
What can you do on East Coast Greenway (DC)?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near East Coast Greenway (DC)?
Island Time Bar and Grill, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Pro Shop, 1.1 mi (1.7 km).
Is this a good week for East Coast Greenway (DC)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap