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Korean War Veterans Memorial – World War II Memorial loop from Potomac

Korean War Veterans Memorial – World War II Memorial loop from Potomac

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Korean War Veterans Memorial – World War II Memorial loop from Potomac

03:24

57.0km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.77 km for 184 m

After 23.9 km for 90 m

After 27.5 km for 129 m

After 28.5 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.9 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

16.9 km

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Highlight • Monument

One of the locks (#6 of 75) on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. These should ensure the shipping traffic between Cumberland and Washington to transport coal.
The lock keeper's houses …

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23.9 km

Potomac River

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The Potomac River, stretching 405 miles from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, ranks as the fourth-largest river on the East Coast. Swimming is prohibited in …

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25.5 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rock Creek Trail is a popular spot for foot traffic. Starting from the parking lot off Virginia Avenue, the paved path follows Rock Creek, passing landmarks like the William Howard …

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25.6 km

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

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The cycle path leading here offers magnificent views of the city at any time of the day or night almost along its entire length.

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27.5 km

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Korean War Veterans Memorial is a must-see sculptural group when visiting Washington

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28.5 km

The World War II Memorial is very large, 7.4-acres to be exact! The memorial is made up of 56 granite pillars, each 17 feet tall. There is an amazing amount of landscaping and water in the fountain here as well.

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36.7 km

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

Highlight • Bridge

It's just a shame that cycling is only allowed on the paved road. The many earthy trails to the right and left of the road are very tempting for a mountain biker. Unfortunately explicitly forbidden.

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39.0 km

Dalecarlia Tunnel

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The Dalecarlia Tunnel runs the Capital Crescent Trail under the Washington Aqueduct and MacArthur Boulevard. It was built in 1910 as a railway tunnel and is now over 100 years old.

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57.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

17.2 km

3.26 km

1.04 km

424 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

14.4 km

11.1 km

3.81 km

801 m

272 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

35°C

21°C

32 %

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Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Potomac River

Rock Creek Trail

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

Korean War Veterans Memorial

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