Anacostia Tributary Trail System

The Anacostia Tributary Trail System consists of several paved and unpaved trails located in Prince George County in Eastern Maryland. The trails span out from the border with Washington D.C. and have several branches that follow the waterways into several different communities. The trails go by the campus of the University of Maryland.

The trails in this system include: Anacostia River Trail, Indian Creek Trail, Northeast Branch Trail, Paint Branch Trail, Sligo Creek Trail and the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail. The trail system is also part of the American Discovery Trail and the East Coast Greenway.

Conditions

The trails are open for non-motorized uses such as bike riding, running and walking. Bikes are not allowed on some of the trails.

Communities

The Anaconstia Tributary Trail System goes nearby to the following communities: Kemp Mill, Silver Spring, Langley Park, Takoma Park, Chillum, Adephi, Hyattsville, Brentwood, Cottage City, Bladensburg, Riverdale Park and Washington D.C.

Points of Interest

The Anacostia Tributary Trail System goes past numerous schools, local parks and other points of interest, including: Blandensburg Waterfront Park, Robert Yost Park, Melrose Park, Magruder Park, West Hyattsvills Metro Station, Cezar Chavez Elementary School, Washington Adventist University, Dale Drive Neighborhood Park, Siglo Cabin Neighborhood Park, Silver Spring International Middle School, Silgo Bennington Neighborhood Park, Forest Grove Park, Sligo Creek Park, Arcola Elementary School, Adelphi Mill Recreation Center, Lane Mano Recreation Center, Riverdale Elementary School, Riverdale Recreation Center, University of Maryland, Lake Artemesia and Ellen Linsom Swimming Pool.

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Resources

Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Anacostia Tributary Trail System in Maryland