Gravelly Point Park – Francis Scott Key Bridge loop from Vienna/Fairfax–GMU

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Gravelly Point Park – Francis Scott Key Bridge loop from Vienna/Fairfax–GMU

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Gravelly Point Park – Francis Scott Key Bridge loop from Vienna/Fairfax–GMU

03:46

63.3km

290m

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: October 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 37.2 km for 57 m

After 38.2 km for 159 m

After 39.9 km for 156 m

After 41.9 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Dunn Loring Park

Forest

11.9 km

Crossman Park Rain Garden

Lake

15.0 km

Bluemont Caboose

Highlight • Historical Site

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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27.1 km

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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28.9 km

View of the Washington Monument from the 14th Street Bridge

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Long bridge with a nice view of the mall. The bike and footpath (unfortunately it is a shared path) is quite narrow and busy. In addition, they are often downright …

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29.6 km

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

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Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence. The memorial was commissioned by Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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37.2 km

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Great monument - also quite monumental with the relief, which was carved into the large stone... But despite everything, not as pompous as some of the other monuments around and …

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38.3 km

Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool

Highlight • Monument

The Lincoln Memorial and adjoining reflecting pool are another must-see when visiting Washington. Of course, the mall is perfect for a run and early in the morning you have "Abe" …

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40.3 km

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

The cycle path leading here offers magnificent views of the city at any time of the day or night almost along its entire length.

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42.3 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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