RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
District Of Columbia

Mount Zion Cemetery – Key Bridge Boathouse loop from Dupont Circle

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
District Of Columbia

Mount Zion Cemetery – Key Bridge Boathouse loop from Dupont Circle

Moderate

2.8

(28)

50

riders

Mount Zion Cemetery – Key Bridge Boathouse loop from Dupont Circle

02:46

60.5km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 45.5 km for 68 m

Permit required: • 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions
1

1.23 km

Q Street Bridge Over Rock Creek Park

Highlight • Bridge

2

1.65 km

Mount Zion Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

From this spot on the Rock Creek Trail you can see the historic Mount Zion Cemetery. This historically significant burial ground is adjacent to the Female Union Band Society Cemetery, …

Tip by

6.07 km

Potomac Palisades Parkway

Nature Reserve

4

45.7 km

Glen Echo Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Glen Echo Park is an arts and cultural center, just north of D.C.. A formerly privately owned amusement park, it is now operated by the National Park Services. It’s open throughout the year to the public.

Tip by

5

56.3 km

Key Bridge Boathouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Boathouse where canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards can be rented. Great way to explore the Potomac shoreline up and down stream.

Tip by

6

57.3 km

Capital Crescent Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Capital Crescent Trail follows the north shoreline of the Potomac river downstream into Washington, D.C. Currently the trail is around 7 miles long, but there is an extension planned for the near future.

Tip by

7

58.2 km

C&O Canal Mile Marker 0

Highlight • Trail

This point marks the start of the 185-mile C&O Canal Towpath Trail that runs from Washington D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland. Originally built as a way for mules to tow boats …

Tip by

B

60.5 km

End point

Train Station

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

28.1 km

2.06 km

902 m

487 m

323 m

Surfaces

45.9 km

13.9 km

287 m

113 m

102 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation
Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Today

Friday 9 October

24°C

8°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Save
Edit route
Download GPX
Move start point
Print
Share
Embed on a website
Report an Issue
Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.0

395

Mount Vernon Trail

02:37h

57.2km

230m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy