Metropolitan Branch Trail
District of Columbia, DC
Out-and-back trail in District of Columbia, DC. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 10.1 mi (16.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 269 ft (82 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr
- High point
- 272 ft (83 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Bike repair station 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Bike repair station 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Columbian Harmony Cemetery Memorial Plaque 1.8 mi (3 km) from start
- Bike repair station 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Bike repair station 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from start
- Shelter 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from start
- Shelter 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Metropolitan Branch Trail
How long is Metropolitan Branch Trail?
Metropolitan Branch Trail is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr. It climbs 269 ft (82 m) in total, up to a high point of 272 ft (83 m).
How hard is Metropolitan Branch Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Metropolitan Branch Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Metropolitan Branch Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 0.4 mi (0.6 km), 0.4 mi (0.6 km), 0.6 mi (1 km), 2.1 mi (3.3 km). No toilets mapped.
Is Metropolitan Branch Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (34% under trees).
What can you do on Metropolitan Branch Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Metropolitan Branch Trail?
Alero, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: 7-Eleven, 0 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Metropolitan Branch Trail?
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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- R Street Northeast District of Columbia · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- I Street Northeast District of Columbia · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
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- K Street Northwest District of Columbia · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap