The Capital Trails Coalition
First convened in 2016 by WABA, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, REI, and a host of other regional stakeholders, The Capital Trails Coalition is a collaboration of public and private organizations, agencies, and volunteers working to advance completion of an interconnected network of multi-use trails for metropolitan Washington, DC. The Coalition convenes and coordinates among the public and private stakeholders who are critical to accomplishing the vision of an interconnected network.
Check out the CTC's website here, and explore the interactive map of existing and planned regional trails here.
Events, Actions & Resources:
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Oxon Run Day
Aug 23, 2025
Celebrate Oxon Run Day with food, games, activities, and a guided forest bathing activity.
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Trail Walk on the Marvin Gaye Trail
Jun 3, 2025
Join a trail walk with the Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative and the District Department of Transportation.
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Forest Bathing in Oxon Run Park
May 23, 2025
Join APACC for a guided forest bathing tour in Oxon Run Park.
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Trail Walk in Oxon Run Park
May 1, 2025
Join a trail walk with the Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative and the District Department of Transportation.
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Forest Bathing in Southern Hills
Apr 27, 2025
Join a forest bathing guided tour in Oxon Run Park.
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City Nature Challenge in Oxon Run Park
Apr 27, 2025
Join a family friendly city nature challenge in Oxon Run Park.
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Celebrate Trails Day & Oxon Cove Clean-up (Afternoon Shift)
Apr 26, 2025
Join Potomac Riverkeeper Network and partners to celebrate trails & Earth Day with a clean-up!
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Oxon Cove Trail Ribbon Cutting
Apr 26, 2025
Join NPS for the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Oxon Cove Trail!
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Anacostia Watershed Society Earth Day Cleanup
Apr 26, 2025
Join an annual clean-up of Pope Branch Park in partnership with the Anacostia Watershed Society.
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Celebrate Trails Day & Oxon Cove Clean-up (Morning Shift)
Apr 26, 2025
Join Potomac Riverkeeper Network and partners to celebrate trails & Earth Day with a clean-up!
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Forest Bathing in Marvin Gaye Park
Apr 25, 2025
Join Ana Kaahanui, Forest Bathing Guide, for a tour of Marvin Gaye Park.
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CSX Quarterly Meeting re: Shepherd Branch Trail
Apr 17, 2025
This event took place on Apr 17, 2025
Action Alert
Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway & Rock Creek Park Multi-Use Trail Feedback
Share feedback on NPS plans to improve safety on RCPP and Rock Creek Park Multi-Use Trail.
Meetup
Community Walk at Poplar Point
Apr 5, 2025
This event took place on Apr 05, 2025
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WEBINAR: Maryland State Transportation Trails Strategic Plan
Apr 3, 2025
This event took place on Apr 03, 2025
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Every Mile Together Trails Challenge Social
Mar 27, 2025
This event took place on Mar 27, 2025
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Arboretum Bridge to Maryland Avenue Connector Public Meeting
Mar 25, 2025
This event took place on Mar 25, 2025
Action Alert
Oxon Run Stream Restoration & Park Master Plan Feedback
Share your feedback to improve the future for the stream, park, and trail before 1/31.
Document
Letter: Access Improvements at Arlington National Cemetery
Better bike parking, bikeshare, and the Arlington Memorial Trail could be coming soon.
Related Campaigns:
Advocacy
WABA fights for a region where biking, walking and transit are the best ways to get around.
We educate policymakers and organize grassroots advocates for to speak up for safer places to bike and walk; and for laws and policies that protect people who are walking and biking, reduce dangerous driving, and facilitate changes to the built environment.
Trails
Trails are the best. They are low-stress bike infrastructure, access to nature, parks, landmarks, and community gathering spaces all rolled into one.
WABA's trail advocacy is focused on connecting gaps in our region's trail network; ensuring existing trails are maintained and upgraded to meet current design standards; and expanding the network into underserved parts of the region.