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Smithsonian Castle – Korean War Veterans Memorial loop from Friendship Heights

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Smithsonian Castle – Korean War Veterans Memorial loop from Friendship Heights

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Smithsonian Castle – Korean War Veterans Memorial loop from Friendship Heights

02:43

43.6km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.5 km for 141 m

After 23.2 km for 129 m

After 26.7 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.21 km

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

Highlight • Bridge

It's just a shame that cycling is only allowed on the paved road. The many earthy trails to the right and left of the road are very tempting for a mountain biker. Unfortunately explicitly forbidden.

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11.9 km

Francis Scott Key Bridge

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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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20.5 km

Smithsonian Castle

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The Smithsonian Castle's construction was fininshed in 1855. And as visitors enter through the National Mall entrance they pass the crypt of James Smithson, who is the institution's founder.

It …

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22.7 km

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

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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 …

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23.2 km

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Korean War Veterans Memorial is a must-see sculptural group when visiting Washington

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25.1 km

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

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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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26.8 km

Potomac River

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The Potomac River, stretching 405 miles from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, ranks as the fourth-largest river on the East Coast. Swimming is prohibited in …

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29.3 km

Fishing Shore Beach

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Nestled beside the Capital Crescent Trail, this cozy fishing beach along the Potomac River invites cyclists to stop and recharge. A perfect spot to take a breather from your ride.

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43.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

4.21 km

3.22 km

1.55 km

1.04 km

243 m

146 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

3.55 km

2.02 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 17 May

31°C

16°C

32 %

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Smithsonian Castle – Korean War Veterans Memorial loop from Friendship Heights

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

Francis Scott Key Bridge

Smithsonian Castle

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Korean War Veterans Memorial

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

Potomac River

Fishing Shore Beach

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