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Lake Thoreau Dam – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from Vienna

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Lake Thoreau Dam – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from Vienna

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Lake Thoreau Dam – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from Vienna

02:17

38.7km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: June 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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564 m

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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16.4 km

Lake Thoreau Dam

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful falls colors and water views

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18.8 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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24.6 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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24.7 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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33.5 km

Access point from W&OD trail to CCT

Highlight • Trail

Easy access point to the upper portion of the GC CCT.

Be aware, mountain bikes or gravel bikes recommended. Can get extremely muddy. The upper portion is not too technical though.

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36.8 km

Old Dominion Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Old Dominion Trail is officially part of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park and is a 45‑mile paved rail‑trail winding through Fairfax County. The trail is popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists.

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37.4 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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38.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

3.67 km

651 m

293 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

1.57 km

160 m

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 11 July

31°C

21°C

72 %

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Lake Thoreau Dam – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from Vienna

LOVE sign on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Lake Thoreau Dam

The Bike Lane Bicycle Shop and Brewery

Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Access point from W&OD trail to CCT

Old Dominion Trail

Caboose Brewery

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