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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Potomac River loop from Rosslyn

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Potomac River loop from Rosslyn

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Potomac River loop from Rosslyn

01:46

16.5km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Start point

Train Station

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1.01 km

Francis Scott Key Bridge

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This is a paved path across the bridge with metal railings separating pedestrians/cyclists from vehicular traffic. It feels safe but it can be a little loud. The views are beautiful.

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1.07 km

Key Bridge Boathouse

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

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8.10 km

The Dalecarlia Tunnel, completed in 1910, is part of the Capital Crescent Trail and was originally built as a railroad tunnel. This is a very popular destination for walkers, runners, and cyclists, so be prepared to share the path.

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8.33 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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12.5 km

Fishing Shore Beach

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Nestled beside the Capital Crescent Trail, this cozy fishing beach along the Potomac River invites cyclists to stop and recharge. A perfect spot to take a breather from your ride.

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15.1 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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16.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

2.78 km

864 m

Surfaces

8.16 km

3.13 km

2.75 km

1.68 km

670 m

138 m

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Sunday 10 May

28°C

11°C

39 %

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Potomac River loop from Rosslyn

Francis Scott Key Bridge

Key Bridge Boathouse

Dalecarlia Tunnel

Dalecarlia Tunnel

Fishing Shore Beach

Potomac River

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