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Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service) – East View loop from Germantown

Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service) – East View loop from Germantown

Hard

4.9

(7992)

16,160

riders

Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service) – East View loop from Germantown

05:15

107km

1,070m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 71.6 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.5 km

Poolesville Old Town Hall and Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The former town hall is now a museum showcasing Poolesville's historic role during the Civil War. The museum displays artifacts found in the town and surrounding areas, encampment replicas, as well as drawings and pictures of individuals connected to Poolesville.

Tip by

25.7 km

K2 Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The coffee shop is definitely biker friendly, they have a bottle fill fountain inside, coffee and energy for the return trip and have a foot pump to top up!

Tip by

50.8 km

Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service)

Highlight • Monument

White's Ferry is not active due to a ongoing lawsuit, but the Grill nearby is still worth the trip

Tip by

51.0 km

Whites Ferry C&O access

Highlight • Rest Area

Add this as a stop on your itinerary riding the C&O canal tow path.

Tip by

71.6 km

East View

Highlight • Viewpoint

East View is a vantage point situated near the parking trailhead to the Sugarloaf Mountains. It's a great way to reap the benefits of a good view without walking too …

Tip by

72.3 km

Westward view from Sugarloaf Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

View towards Dickerson and Point of Rocks

Tip by

74.3 km

Water fountain at Sugarloaf Mountain

Highlight • Rest Area

This water fountain at Sugarloaf Mountain is a lifesaver for thirsty cyclists after the mountain climbs. Take advantage of the stop to refill your bottles.

Tip by

103 km

South Germantown Recreational Park

Highlight • Rest Area

South Germantown Recreational Park is a very busy Montgomery Park. It is a large park that offers a variety of activities including hiking, biking, archery, miniature golf, swimming, soccer, picnicking, and adventure play along with many more.

Tip by

107 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.5 km

25.5 km

2.89 km

652 m

294 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.5 km

32.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 24 July

27°C

13°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service) – East View loop from Germantown

Poolesville Old Town Hall and Museum

K2 Cafe

Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service)

Whites Ferry C&O access

East View

Westward view from Sugarloaf Mountain

Water fountain at Sugarloaf Mountain

South Germantown Recreational Park

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