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Best hikes in the DC area

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WASHINGTON — National Trails Day falls on the first Saturday of June every year, bringing together hikers, bikers and climbers to some of the best trails across the country. The greater D.C. region is surrounded by miles of trails, from well-traveled paths through local parks to hidden gems that cross state lines.

Click through the gallery for paths to hike on National Trails Day.

The Capital Crescent Trail is lawfully considered a roadway. Speeding tickets issued by Maryland-National Capital Park Police go on a cyclist's driver's license. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Capital Crescent Trail 3500 K St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
between Francis Scott Key Bridge and Key Bridge The Capital Crescent Trail’s claim to fame is being one of the most popular trails in the United States. Stretching from Georgetown in D.C. to Silver Spring, Maryland, the off-road trail passes through seven bridges and two tunnels, crossing several major roadways. If you don’t consider yourself an avid hiker, this packed trail is also suitable for bikers, roller bladers and runners. Find more information on the Capital Crescent Trail website. (WTOP/Kristi King)
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The Capital Crescent Trail is lawfully considered a roadway. Speeding tickets issued by Maryland-National Capital Park Police go on a cyclist's driver's license. (WTOP/Kristi King)
A man runs past blooming daffodils along Rock Creek Park in Washington, on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Cyclists bike through lush greenery on the C&O Canal towpath east of Cumberland, Md., Aug. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
As the bike ride begins, snow starts to collect on the Theodore Roosevelt statue at the Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial in D.C. on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)
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Below is a map of the best hiking trails in the area.

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