The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

From Georgetown to Calico Rocks Campground, this 48 miles is the first of four sections on the C & O Canal Towpath trail This portion of the C & O Canal Towpath trail runs from Georgetown, near Washington D.C., to Point of Rocks, Maryland. Whether you are riding/hiking out and back or plan to go the distance on the C & O Canal, you will find plenty of camping, scenery, and wildlife in this first 50 mile stretch of trail. There are 30 hiker/biker campgrounds located along the entire length...

This is a loop around Farragut Square that features a statue of Admiral David G. Farragut. Accessibility: There are likely designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of 17th Street Northwest in the Colonial Parking Garage at the east end of the trail. They are likely van-accessible with striped access aisles. All DC Transit stations are designed to be wheelchair-accessible. The trail surface is paved concrete, smooth, and typically at least 6 feet wide. The estimated grade...

A scenic walk from the White House, along the National Mall, around the Tidal Basin to the Capitol. This is a great way to see all of the Monuments and Memorials of Washington DC, each unique and important in its own way. The walk starts at the White House and continues through the National Mall, along the Reflecting Pool, around the Tidal Basin, and eventually ends at the US Capitol Building and Supreme Court. This tour will take you through many significant eras in the history of the...

Accessibility: There are do not appear to be any designated accessible spaces at the start of the trail along Columbia Road Northwest. There is two-hour streetside parking along the west side of Columbia Road. The trail surface is paved (cement, stone, or brick), and typically at least 4 feet wide. The estimated grade is mostly gentle (5% or less) except for moderately steep (5-8%) uphill and downhill sections in the first half of the route when going counterclockwise. Trail goers using...