Peace Monument – Tidal Basin loop from Union Station

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Peace Monument – Tidal Basin loop from Union Station

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Peace Monument – Tidal Basin loop from Union Station

01:45

41.2km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.23 km for 141 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.01 km

Peace Monument

Highlight • Monument

The 44 foot (13.4 m) high white marble memorial was erected from 1877 to 1878 in commemoration of the naval deaths at sea during the American Civil War. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Monument

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1.40 km

The National Mall, located in Washington, D.C., is a historic and iconic open space stretching over 1.9 miles from the United States Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. It serves as a focal point for national events, celebrations, and protests, and attracts millions of visitors annually. Flanked by the Smithsonian museums, the Mall features prominent monuments and memorials, including the Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and World War II Memorial. Its expansive green lawns and reflecting pools provide a gathering place for picnics, recreation, and reflection.

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4.35 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 also somehow simple - definitely worth seeing. You should take a little time for the inscriptions that can be read around the monument in the wall.

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6.83 km

Washington DC Skyline

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Along this section of the Mount Vernon Trail you have views across the Potomac and can see the Washington Monument rising above its surroundings.

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9.32 km

Plane Spotting at Gravelly Point Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gravelly Point Park is overseen by the Nation Park Service as it lies within the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This unique location gives visitors an amazing opportunity to see planes taking off and landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. There is also an excellent view of the Washington Monument on the other side of the Potomac.

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13.7 km

Four Mile Run Park

Highlight • Trail

You will be captivated by Four Mile Run Park as you cycle along the scenic Four Mile Run. The trail winds through lush landscapes, offering a tranquil escape within an urban setting. You'll relish the harmonious blend of nature and recreation, making it an enticing route for a refreshing and enjoyable experience.

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