Walked the bridge today with my significant other. 7 miles in. He says we only eat and eat, so had to get in a walk to keep a eat, walk, eat life balance. I personally had no problem eating my life away with him but hey he runs the house! So walking it is! The walk is pretty easy! Bike friendly! read more

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This is a nice trail. Recently I've noticed it's not as well kept up as it used to be. My hope is folks on all sides of the bridge do better. Plus if you're walking this pick up litter. This trail is good for walking or biking. It can be fairly busy. Yet being able to cross the bridge without a car is less stressful. The views are quite nice. You can see DC off in the distance on clear days. My recommendation is spring or summer. Due to the Potomac, temperatures can go down considerably. The bump outs are helpful for picture taking. I'm glad this is an option to and from Alexandria and National Harbor. Do be prepared for horn honking, and don't expect this to be a relaxing trail. read more

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail - Active Life Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Like I say for all my bridge and tunnel reviews....did you make it over or under it? If your able to leave a review I am sure you did so it deserves 5 stars!! This bridge is able to handle vehicles of all sizes, and there is a exercise trail that pedestrians can use as well! It's such a beautiful view when you take the time to ride or walk the bridge. Yes it can be noisy but you are on a bridge!! Also make sure to use the bathroom before starting because there is not a place to stop and use the bathroom while on the trail. Some more information regarding the bridge below!! The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge (also known as the Woodrow Wilson Bridge or the Wilson Bridge) is a bascule bridge that spans the Potomac River between the independent city of Alexandria, Virginia, and Oxon Hill in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The original bridge was one of only a handful of drawbridges in the U.S. Interstate Highway System. It contained the only portion of the Interstate system owned and operated by the federal government until construction was completed and it was turned over to the Virginia and Maryland departments of transportation. The Wilson Bridge carries Interstate 95 (I-95) and I-495 (the Capital Beltway). The drawbridge on the original span opened about 260 times a year, frequently disrupting traffic on a bridge that carried about 250,000 cars each day. The new, higher span requires fewer openings. The bridge's west abutment is in Virginia, a small portion is in Washington, D.C., and the remaining majority of it is within Maryland (because that section of the Potomac River is within Maryland's borders). About 300 feet (91 m) of the western mid-span portion of the bridge crosses the tip of the southernmost corner of the District of Columbia. It is the only bridge in the United States that crosses the borders of three state-level jurisdictions (D.C., Maryland, and Virginia). The section in Washington, D.C., is also the shortest segment of Interstate highway between state lines. The bridge is named for the 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), a native of Staunton, Virginia. While he was president, Wilson reportedly spent an average of two hours a day riding in his automobile to relax or to "loosen his mind from the problems before him." President Wilson was an advocate of automobile and highway improvements in the United States. In 1916, he said, "My interest in good roads is...to bind communities together and open their intercourse, so that it will flow with absolute freedom and facility". All in all I was safe and sound traveling over this bring!! Look forward to the next time! read more

A solid 2 mile journey from the National Harbor wheel, and longer if you continue on the Mount Vernon Trail. That is, when they bother to plow the pedestrian path throughout January... read more

Very nice easy lane designation well kept and great views. It's a pleasant drive to avoid downtown DC

Great run to walk trail and comfortable size for sharing with bike riders. walkable distance of places to park at both ends of the bridge

Went here for a walk, park near outlet. Walk about 5 miles to reach Virginia border and headed back. Trail is good for walk definitely recommended walking accompanied and during daytime. No fee to use great view of harbor, Potomac River. read more

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This is one of my favorite fitness trails in PG County! Walkers share the trail with runners, cyclists, and law enforcement on 4 wheelers. My ideal time to walk/run is early in the morning because it's less crowded and less traffic (and less noise) crossing Woodrow Wilson Bridge. I listen to music but it has to be low enough so you can hear others passing shouting left/right! The plexiglass noise barriers help, but they are only on a portion of the bridge. I use the bump-outs to look through the viewing scopes, take pictures, and relish the views. There are interesting historic informational displays, pavers, and benches at the beginning and end of the trail too. I normally start on the Maryland side at the National Harbor but it's more expensive to park there when compared to parking in the Mount Vernon area on the Virginia side. +Wheelchair accessible trail ++Cyclists have a 10 mph speed limit read more

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Did the Mount Vernon trail from the estate to Old Town and decided to venture across the Wilson Bridge walk way. It was early so there wasn't a lot of foot traffic. I was slightly intimidated by the incline but its really not that bad and you reach the top fairly quickly......easier than some if the Mount Vernon inclines. The path is nice and wide with some areas were you can stop, and take pics. The grooves connecting the bridge are pretty deep so if you are biking take it easy or you can ruin your tire. I didn't go deep into Maryland as I was facing a 12 mile ride back home and I was already tired. Looking forward to doing it again....... And going deeper in! Good job MD and VA! read more

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I have been hearing about this trail for months and also driving across this bridge, I would see all the fitness enthusiast walking or biking across the bridge, so I wanted to see what all the hoopla is about. Well I am sold. The Woodrow Wilson Bridge will get you to a healthy lifestyle. Me and my boyfriend parked at the main entrance, is like another connection point to trails where you can ride your bike, fish, play basketball, jog or a plethora of other activities. The view is what sold me. What place gives you a spectacular view of Old Town Alexandria, Reagan National Airport and the Potomac River all rolled into one. I didn't get a chance to walk the trail that is against the traffic, hopefully next time. I did the trails in the main entrance which is also breathtaking as well. I highly recommend this trail for anybody that is looking to train for a marathon, or just to get back into shape. I am just getting the hang of exercising outside and for the most part I really enjoy it. This trail is very kid friendly as well , a great way to keep a family active. read more

this trail spans 1.3mi across the wilson wilson memorial bridge, and is the only way to get from national harbor, md to alexandria, va (and reverse) by foot. the trail is a narrow pathway on the north side of the bridge, paved, so it is suitable for walkers, hikers, rollerbladers, and cyclists...or a baby stroller/jogger! it connects to the mount vernon trail on the alexandria side, so you can potentially run for miles on end. since it runs parallel the wilson bridge, there is a slight grade increase before reaching the midpoint, and there is actually a mini-vista point at the top with binoculars, so you can take in the views of the potomac river. it was very cold and cloudy both times i ran this trail, so the view wasn't as clear, but i could still see the potomac river and parts of alexandria (heading west) and portions of oxon hill (heading east). i'm sure the view is fantastic on a clear, sunny day....and i'd probably have taken a longer break if the weather was warmer (reason to return in the spring/summer!) there's no shade, water fountains, or restrooms along this trail, so best to take care of business prior to starting your journey here! read more

I have been running on the Wilson Bridge trail for the past few weeks while training for Wilson Bridge Half Marathon that was held on September 19. The trail and running path next to the bridge is beautiful! I love the views of DC when running on the bridge and the park area on top of the overpass offers a great sight of the traffic below. The Wedding Cake spiral coming down on the National Harbor side is a nice lazy downhill and open up at the National Harbor! Great place to run/ walk/ bike - just beware of the foot traffic on a beautiful day :) read more

Decided to give this trail a try and I must say that I was not disappointed. I parked at Jones Point Park and made my way to the bridge. My friend and I walked 6.5 miles in approximately two hours as we made our way across the bridge from VA into MD and back. The day was perfectly overcast with balmy walking weather. This trail is a must! Best place to start is at Park at Jones Point Park. This is a great Park to bring the family and pet-friendly as well. read more

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One of my favorite trails in DC. Trail is on the North side of the bridge and has 2-3 observation points with telescopes, historical markers and benches. About 4 miles from Old Town to National Harbor, going through Jones Park. Entrance to trail is on Washington Street in Alexandria, Virginia. Trail is very wide and safe, lots of walkers, runners and bikers. Cross over 495 on MD side via bike trail above highway and take a break in the beautifully manicured park. Great views of Washington DC and Old Town. read more

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The long awaited Wilson Bridge Trail is now open! It offers spectacular views of Old Town Alexandria, Reagan National Airport, and the Potomac River. A barrier seperates users of the trail from traffic. A slow 10mph speed limit is posted for bikers, but considering the jarring expansion joint seams, it probably isn't a bad idea to hold off your Lance Armstrong tendencies on the bridge. Personally, I see this as more of an escape for Nat'l Harbor guests than Alexandrians heading over to Maryland. There's not much on the MD side and NH is not particularily fond of cyclists (When the trail first opened, NH had a guard out on the edge of it's property turning around bicyclists attempting to visit the city-state on two wheels). From the Virginia side, pick up the trail on Washington Street, just south of St Marys Cemetary at the intersection of Church Street. read more

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail is motivation to be healthy. Parking by the cemetery was a breeze, it only took a second to get my bearing and hit the appropriate trail to cross. Thisentrance section is a hub that connects to another trail and some trails to a park. The manicured flowers and trees along the brick walkways made me feel like walking or running or riding a bikes. There's historic information about the area, and the significance of the bridge posted along the way at free mounted binocular stations along the bridge. this really added to the amazing gem of a trail. There's a quaint little town at the one side complete with café's, coffee shops, and other stuff. The other side from that connects to a really cool trail and Peninsula water trail that leads to National Harbor. So, you're logistical needs as far as water, bathroom, etc are covered if you need to just get up and go. Honestly, the only other bridge crossing by foot I appreciate more than this is the Brooklyn Bridge. With that being said I did have an epiphany crossing the WWB Trail that I'm an avid pedestrian on commercial bridge crosser and perhaps need to reevaluate my life. read more

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I have been going to this trail since they broke ground to expand the trails in the surrounding areas and not just the bridge part. The trail is very nice for walking/jogging and running. There are nice visible lanes for bikers and great views of Virginia and Maryland. If you drive to the trail (Jones Point Park) go all the way underneath the bridge and there should be enough parking. There are nice sightlines here and it gives you a nice opportunity to explore the area with the openness of the park. I have only been two times so I have some more exploring to do, plus I have yet to see any trolls under the bridge yet so I'm looking for them as well. read more

I walked my ass off. :D Think I lost 5lbs. Bring water, and a just if the suns out. Get here early to beat the crowd.

This is a VERY safe & accomidating trail. It is perfectly landscaped and manicured with evenly poured concrete. It is perfect for runners, walkers and even for my little lazy dog whom I can't believe walked the whole trail then she passed out). Plenty of benches & water fountains can be found along here. At the overhead crossing there is interesting historical information and the spiral path leading there is fun. You feel like a kid again trying to get to the top. Gorgeous views of the national harbor and Alexandria, and I have seen security along the trail as well. Excellent! read more

Its really nice and beautiful especially on a clear sunny not to hot day

I drive across WWB daily from JBAB to VA and finally decided to take a run across the Potomac two weekends ago. Question to self: Why the hell did I wait this long?! Invigorating experience. I parked next to St. Mary School on the Alexandria side of the bridge and started the run next to the cemetery. Wide path, stunning views of the District and Old Town, and surprisingly serene given all the traffic passing by at 65mph. Felt very safe, so runners/walkers no need to worry. Sunset beats down on you if you're heading back from the National Harbor side adding to the workout experience. Wind can be a factor in either direction as well. I ran to National Harbor and back, and will absolutely do this run more often. There's also a District Taco near the starting point on the Alexandria side to hit after the run...Park your car, lace up the shoes, and get ready for an awesome bridge run experience. read more

This is a fantastic walk! The views are beautiful along the bridge and the destinations on either end (Old Town Alexandria and National Harbor) are fun to explore. read more