Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis (WB&A) Trail

The Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis (WB&A) Trail runs along the site of the former Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad. From 1908 through 1935, state-of-the-art electric commuter trains ran along this route through Bowie and Glenn Dale, carrying passengers between Washington, DC, and Baltimore.

The 5.6-mile trail from Route 450 in Glenn Dale, running northeasterly to the Patuxent River, includes five bridge crossings, two tunnel crossings, and two at-grade intersections. Ancillary facilities include trail head parking and rest areas with benches, bike racks, and landscaping. The 10-foot wide bituminous trail runs from Glenn Dale through Bowie, and opened in November 2000. The trail will eventually be extended across the Patuxent River into Anne Arundel County.

WB&A Map

Trails

The DC Area's extensive network of scenic bike paths are great for getting a workout or just getting to work. WABA is proud to have helped to make many of the paths in this ever-expanding network a reality. See a clickable map of the DC Area Trail Network >>

District of Columbia

Capitol Crescent Trail
C&O Canal Tow Path
Metropolitan Branch Trail
Rock Creek Park Trail

Maryland

Anacostia Tributary Trails
Capitol Crescent Trail
C&O Canal Tow Path
Metropolitan Branch Trail
Rock Creek Park Trail
WB&A Trail

Virginia

Fairfax County Cross County Trail
Martha Custis Trail
Mount Vernon Trail
W&OD Trail

Trail Maps

ADC Map

Anacostia Trail System (PDF)
Capital Crescent Trail
C&0 Canal (PDF)
Fairfax County Cross County Trail
Mount Vernon Trail
Rock Creek Park (PDF)
WB&A Trail
W&OD Trail

Rules FOR Riding the trails:

The trails that make up the Washington DC’s Trail Network are all multipurpose trails and should be used in a manner consistent with the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all. We urge all users to be respectful of others and to use the trails safely.

Following simple guidelines can ensure trail safety and harmony:

*Ride at a reasonable speed and watch for the unexpected

*Slow down when the trail is crowded

*Announce that you are passing by saying, “passing,” ringing a bell, or by making some other audible signal.

*Stay to the right

*Move off the trail when stopping

*Obey crossing signs or signals and cross with care.