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Herndon Caboose Park – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from Dunn Loring–Merrifield

Herndon Caboose Park – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from Dunn Loring–Merrifield

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Herndon Caboose Park – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from Dunn Loring–Merrifield

04:04

82.5km

470m

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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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728 m

Dunn Loring Park

Forest

5.87 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 …

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13.1 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 …

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41.4 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 …

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48.1 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 …

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64.1 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 …

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64.2 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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64.3 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 …

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73.7 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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82.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.6 km

37.1 km

449 m

346 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.3 km

33.2 km

3.64 km

3.07 km

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Herndon Caboose Park – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from Dunn Loring–Merrifield

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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