Anacostia Tributary Trail System

The Anacostia Tributary Trail System is a network of paved and natural paths that follow several streams feeding into the Anacostia River, extending across multiple miles through both counties. The trails connect parks and green spaces, offering different sections for various types of outdoor activities.

The network was created in the 1970s as part of drainage and sewage projects managed by regional parks authorities. The first sections opened to the public in 1977.

Local people use these paths for gatherings and activities that bring residents from both counties together. You will see cyclists and walkers enjoying the trails, making it a space where the community naturally meets outdoors.

You can enter the trails at multiple locations with parking available at different access points and clear signs showing directions and distances. It helps to check a map beforehand since the paths have different starting and ending points throughout the two counties.

The zero milepost located in Hyattsville serves as the central meeting point where several trail branches converge to form the hub of the network. Many visitors use this junction naturally as a starting reference, even though it is not always formally marked as the official center.