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Herndon Caboose Park – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from McLean

Herndon Caboose Park – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from McLean

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4.7

(8906)

15,188

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Herndon Caboose Park – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from McLean

04:33

89.8km

550m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: May 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 89.7 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.40 km

Caboose Brewery

Highlight • Pub

No matter what you like to have on your ride you can find it here. There's great beer, and food, but also coffee and pastries. It's location along the W&OD Trail make it the perfect spot to begin and end your ride, or make it your turn around point to have a break and a beverage.

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16.6 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 the cafe. The bike shop and cafe keep different hours, so it's best to check for whichever one's services you need.

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45.7 km

Leesburg Quarry (Historical Marker)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Leesburg Quarry is a historical site right off the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. This paved multi-use trail is about 45 miles and is a great way to ride around the area free of cars. There is a historical marker right off the trail in front of the old quarry. In the 1860s, the railroad's arrival spawned businesses like the Leesburg Lime Company, operating here since 1868. Using dynamite, quarriers extracted limestone, later burned in kilns. The company supplied farmers with fertilizer and builders with plaster. Its decline came when bluestone from the eastern county proved more durable for roads.

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52.4 km

Luck Stone Quarry Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a viewpoint alongside the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. The viewpoint has views to Luck Stone Quarry, which belongs to Luck Stone, the company is the largest producer of stone sand and gravel in the US. Here you can have a closer look of how is the mining process.

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68.4 km

Herndon Caboose Park

Highlight • Monument

Herndon Caboose Park is located in the heart of Herndon, VA, and is a small but historically significant park centered around a restored caboose from the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad. This vibrant red caboose serves as a nod to the town’s railway heritage and is a favorite spot for photos. There are a few benches and green spaces, as well as informational plaques about the area’s railroading history. Situated along the popular W&OD Trail, it’s a popular rest stop for cyclists and walkers.

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68.5 km

Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike shop right off the trail with coffee and beer. First time there was today, and I'll definitely be stopping by again.

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68.6 km

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

All told, this converted rail trail runs for 45 miles through Virginia. The surface is a mix of pavement and crushed stone. You'll also find a good few bike shops along its length, offering bike rentals, repairs, and also beer, coffee, and snacks.

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78.0 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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89.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.5 km

39.6 km

4.38 km

992 m

294 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.2 km

33.5 km

5.35 km

4.42 km

1.23 km

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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76 %

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Herndon Caboose Park – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from McLean

Caboose Brewery

The Bike Lane Bicycle Shop and Brewery

Leesburg Quarry (Historical Marker)

Luck Stone Quarry Overlook

Herndon Caboose Park

Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

LOVE sign on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

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