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Mount Vernon Trail – Fort Hunt Park loop from Fort Hunt

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Mount Vernon Trail – Fort Hunt Park loop from Fort Hunt

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(27)

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Mount Vernon Trail – Fort Hunt Park loop from Fort Hunt

01:40

16.0km

90m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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8.00 km

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1758, Mount Vernon was the home and plantation of the first president of the United States – George Washington. The wooden house and its sprawling grounds are a National Historic Landmark.

You can visit the estate. Tickets are $28 for adults or you can visit the shop and cafe for free.

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11.9 km

Mount Vernon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mount Vernon Trail is a paved 18-mile trail that runs from George Washington's Mount Vernon to Theodore Roosevelt Island. This section runs along the Potomac River and passes through several parks.

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12.8 km

Fort Hunt Park

Highlight • Historical Site

A fort was built on land originally belonging to George Washington's farm in the late 19th century. First used as part of coastal defense, later even as a top-secret army facility, the country is now used for recreation.

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16.0 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

1.96 km

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

1.26 km

153 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Sunday 12 July

29°C

21°C

88 %

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