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West End Park – Lake Thoreau Dam loop from East Falls Church

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West End Park – Lake Thoreau Dam loop from East Falls Church

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West End Park – Lake Thoreau Dam loop from East Falls Church

03:29

58.4km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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719 m

Crossman Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This small park is tucked into a wooded stream valley, just steps away from the urban bustle. Roll in on shaded trails, listen to the burbling creek, and pause on …

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3.33 km

West End Park

Highlight • Rest Area

West End Park sits right off the W&OD—an easy spot to roll in, catch some shade, and take a quick break. The path has a few root bumps, so slow …

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37.7 km

Lake Thoreau Dam

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful falls colors and water views

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40.0 km

The Bike Lane Bicycle Shop and Brewery

Highlight • Cafe

This little brewery/cafe combo sits right off the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. You can rent a bike here, get repairs done, or swig a beer or non-alcoholic drinks in …

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43.4 km

Access point from W&OD trail to CCT

Highlight • Trail

Easy access point to the upper portion of the GC CCT.

Be aware, mountain bikes or gravel bikes recommended. Can get extremely muddy. The upper portion is not too technical though.

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44.1 km

LOVE sign on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The Washington & Old Dominion Trail is a paved two-lane bike that runs for 45 miles. This segment between Vienna and Reston has relatively few road crossings. You share the trail with hikers and other trail users.

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54.9 km

Fairfax County line

Highlight • Structure

Fairfax Co./Falls Church border

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58.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.1 km

6.99 km

6.10 km

1.08 km

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.2 km

4.99 km

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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West End Park – Lake Thoreau Dam loop from East Falls Church

Crossman Park

West End Park

Lake Thoreau Dam

The Bike Lane Bicycle Shop and Brewery

Access point from W&OD trail to CCT

LOVE sign on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Fairfax County line

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