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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from McLean

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from McLean

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from McLean

03:45

54.8km

300m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 10.9 km for 79 m

After 54.6 km for 230 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.95 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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Crossman Park

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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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Bon Air Park and Memorial Rose Garden

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Bon Air Park is a a 24-acre space in Arlington County that is renowned for its stunning memorial rose garden. The garden features over 120 rose varieties and is a …

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12.0 km

Bluemont Caboose

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The Bluemont Caboose, now housed on a specially built rail bed behind the Bluemont Community Center, is a historical bit of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad's (W&OD) legacy. Once …

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12.1 km

Junction of Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Bluemont Junction Trail

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This is the meeting of the Washington & Old Dominion rail trail with the Bluemont Junction Trail, which cuts off through the park. Both of these trails are paved so, …

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20.4 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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20.8 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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25.1 km

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

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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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35.4 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

54.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

20.2 km

5.80 km

2.55 km

2.35 km

1.78 km

135 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

11.2 km

10.9 km

4.86 km

285 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

34°C

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11 %

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from McLean

West End Park

Crossman Park

Bon Air Park and Memorial Rose Garden

Bluemont Caboose

Junction of Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Bluemont Junction Trail

Francis Scott Key Bridge

Potomac River

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

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