Gravelly Point Park – Mount Vernon Trail loop from Dupont Circle

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Gravelly Point Park – Mount Vernon Trail loop from Dupont Circle

Moderate

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Gravelly Point Park – Mount Vernon Trail loop from Dupont Circle

02:08

35.5km

130m

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 28, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 142 m for 34 m

After 35.4 km for 29 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.79 km

Theodore Roosevelt Bridge

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The Theodore Roosevelt Bridge crosses over the Potomac River. It is both a pedestrian way and cycle way. The bridge is named after Theodore Roosevelt or Teddy Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States.

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5.62 km

View of the Washington Monument from Lady Bird Johnson Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A well-developed, but also frequented bike path with a magnificent panorama of the mall. From the Lincoln Memorial to the Obelisk to the Jefferson Memorial, everything is obvious.

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6.77 km

Navy and Marine Memorial

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Seafaring, romantic and transfigured, will always remain dangerous. Let's remember all seafarers who lost their lives at work or while rescuing others.

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8.57 km

Gravelly Point Park

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The approach to Reagan National Airport is not easy, following the Potomac River with a late, deep turn to land. At this point the planes fly close enough to touch. Anyone who has anything left for aviation should come here.

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19.5 km

Waterfront Park

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Waterfront Park in its current state is a combination of the original King Street Park and Waterfront Park sites with the sites of the former Old Dominion Boat Club building …

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20.0 km

Founders Park

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Founders Park is a great park on the banks of the Potomac River. There are some gravel walking paths that wind through the park.

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20.5 km

Oronoco Bay Park

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A paved trail goes right through the middle of Oronoco Bay Park and is popular for running, walking, and commuting to and from Alexandria. There are great views of the …

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22.2 km

Mount Vernon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mount Vernon Trail is a beautiful 18-mile paved multi-use trail. It runs from Mount Vernon to Theodore Roosevelt Island.

This stretch runs through Daingerfield Island and has great views of the Potomac River.

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35.5 km

End point

Train Station

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