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Lincoln Memorial – Francis Scott Key Bridge loop from Spring Hill

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Lincoln Memorial – Francis Scott Key Bridge loop from Spring Hill

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Lincoln Memorial – Francis Scott Key Bridge loop from Spring Hill

08:00

135km

810m

Cycling

Hard bike 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

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 213 m

After 23.5 km for 183 m

After 135 km for 218 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.78 km

West End Park

Highlight • Rest Area

West End Park sits right off the W&OD—an easy spot to roll in, catch some shade, and take a quick break. The path has a few root bumps, so slow down and enjoy the greenery. There’s also a water fountain where you can refill before getting back on the trail.

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23.6 km

Lincoln Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Lincoln was built to honor Abraham Lincoln. He was the 16th president, assassinated on April 14, 1865 as the civil war was concluding. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech here on August 28, 1963.

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25.2 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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30.2 km

Francis Scott Key Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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49.6 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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85.9 km

W&OD Trail — Leesburg section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Completely paved and totaling right around 45 miles, the Washington & Old Dominion Trail is a super popular option for paved bike riding around the area. You can use the trail to make different loops or just do out and backs. Some sections (like this one) spend a good bit of time near cars and city streets, while other sections are through fields and countryside.

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95.6 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 of stone sand and gravel in the US. Here you can have a closer look of how is the mining process.

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117 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 along its length, offering bike rentals, repairs, and also beer, coffee, and snacks.

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131 km

Foxstone Park

Nature Reserve

135 km

Old Courthouse Spring Branch Park

Nature Reserve

135 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

121 km

5.30 km

3.91 km

2.46 km

2.43 km

537 m

331 m

Surfaces

120 km

13.9 km

779 m

355 m

140 m

Elevation

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Sunday 30 August

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33 %

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Lincoln Memorial – Francis Scott Key Bridge loop from Spring Hill

West End Park

Lincoln Memorial

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

Francis Scott Key Bridge

LOVE sign on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

W&OD Trail — Leesburg section

Luck Stone Quarry Overlook

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

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