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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Bluemont Caboose loop from Brookland–CUA

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Bluemont Caboose loop from Brookland–CUA

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(1650)

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Bluemont Caboose loop from Brookland–CUA

04:01

68.7km

380m

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: June 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.6 km for 68 m

After 52.1 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.68 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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9.12 km

C&O Canal Mile 0 and Tide Lock

Highlight • Monument

The final (or beginning) mile of the C&O Canal stands here, next to the Tide Lock on the Potomac, the true birthplace of the canal. The spot is marked with …

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10.9 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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19.0 km

Bluemont Caboose

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bluemont Caboose, now housed on a specially built rail bed behind the Bluemont Community Center, is a historical bit of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad's (W&OD) legacy. Once …

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24.4 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 …

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31.9 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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39.2 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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52.1 km

Bon Air Park and Memorial Rose Garden

Highlight • Parking

Bon Air Park is a a 24-acre space in Arlington County that is renowned for its stunning memorial rose garden. The garden features over 120 rose varieties and is a …

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68.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.0 km

1.16 km

565 m

546 m

283 m

Surfaces

61.3 km

6.93 km

316 m

174 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 4 July

38°C

28°C

61 %

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Bluemont Caboose loop from Brookland–CUA

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

C&O Canal Mile 0 and Tide Lock

Francis Scott Key Bridge

Bluemont Caboose

West End Park

LOVE sign on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Caboose Brewery

Bon Air Park and Memorial Rose Garden

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