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Fort Circle Hiker-Biker Trail

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  2. DC
  3. …Southern Washington, DC
  4. Fort Stanton Park
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“A 6-mile trail through urban woods in SE Washington DC. ”

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6.3

Miles

10.2

KM

96%

Runnable

284' 87 m

High

19' 6 m

Low

422' 129 m

Up

686' 209 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

Need to Know

There are no restrooms or trash bins along the trail.

Runner Notes

More info on the full trail and a map here.

Description

The Fort Circle Hiker-Biker Trail, part of the larger Civil War Defenses of Washington, begins across Erie Street SE from the Anacostia Community Museum. It's easy to follow through the woods. There are a lot of ups and down; it's not a huge amount of elevation change, but you do climb and drop a bit.

Be prepared for the road crossings, there's one about every mile or less.

Flora & Fauna

The trail is through the woods, except for the road crossings. I've seen deer occasionally.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Capital Parks-East

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  3.0 from 2 votes

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#380

in Washington, DC

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