Crescent Trail bridge
Originally uploaded by NCinDC

So you’re stuffed full of turkey, the kids are running around the house in circles, and it’s definitely time to take a hike. Literally.

My suggestions for post-dinner or Black Friday avoidance are some of our area’s best trails. Click on the links below to TrailLink.com for trail Google maps, user reviews and photos. Check them out:

1. The Capital Crescent Trail which runs from Bethesda to Georgetown
2. The Mount Vernon Trail which runs from Arlington way out to Mount Vernon
3. The W&OD trail which runs from waaay out in NOVA (Purcellville) into Arlington
4. Rock Creek Park trails

So, work off those calories on local trails! Your tummy and family will thank you. (And then add your pictures to the We Love DC pool on Flickr, of course.)

Katie

Katie moved to DC in 2007, and has since embarked upon a love affair with the city. She’s an education reform advocate and communications professional during the day; at night and on the weekends, she’s an owner here at We Love DC. Katie has high goals to eat herself through the entire city, with only her running shoes to save her from herself. For up-to-the-minute news and reviews (among other musings), follow her on Twitter!