Secure Storage Meets the City’s Best Trails

A modern, well-lit, secure indoor bike storage room featuring rows of sleek black vertical and horizontal wall-mounted racks holding several bicycles securely.

Residents at The Hale enjoy a secure, access-controlled bike storage room. NoMa is arguably the most bike-friendly pocket of the District. We’ve organized the best local routes into three categories:

1. The Daily Commute: Efficient & Protected

If you’re biking to work, NoMa’s infrastructure is designed to keep you separated from heavy traffic.

The Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT): This 8-mile paved trail runs right through the heart of NoMa. From The Hale, you can pick it up at the M Street NE ramp for a car-free straight shot south to Union Station (3 mins) or north to Brookland.
Downtown & Capitol Hill: Utilize protected bike lanes on 1st Street NE or Pennsylvania Avenue. These "low-stress" routes connect you to the halls of Congress or the K Street corridor in under 12 minutes.
15-Minute City: Essentials like the REI Flagship and Trader Joe’s are accessible via dedicated lanes, making "car-free" grocery runs a breeze.

2. The Weekend Escape: Trails Without End

Use NoMa as your launchpad to the region’s best trail networks.

The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail: Hop on the MBT south, cut through Union Station, and you’re on a 20-mile loop passing Nationals Park and the U.S. National Arboretum.
Rock Creek Park: Head west to reach Beach Drive. On weekends, large sections are closed to cars, offering miles of forested roads all to yourself.
The Capital Crescent Trail: For an ambitious ride, head through Georgetown to pick up this 11-mile trail that takes you all the way into Bethesda, MD.

3. The Casual Cruise: Murals & The Beer Trail

The Metropolitan Beer Trail: The section of the MBT from NoMa to Brookland is now officially the "Beer Trail," featuring popular stops like Red Bear Brewing and Lost Generation just off the path.
NoMa in Color: The walls lining the MBT feature massive murals from the annual festival. It’s a slow-speed gallery tour right in your backyard.
Alethia Tanner Park: Just up the trail, this is the neighborhood's backyard—perfect for a ride to an outdoor movie night or a visit to the dog park.