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Old Dominion Trail – Lake Thoreau Dam loop from Vienna/Fairfax–GMU

Old Dominion Trail – Lake Thoreau Dam loop from Vienna/Fairfax–GMU

Moderate

4.5

(9867)

10,829

riders

Old Dominion Trail – Lake Thoreau Dam loop from Vienna/Fairfax–GMU

02:24

55.3km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2026

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After 5.52 km for 159 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.13 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 …

Tip by

4.53 km

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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5.60 km

Piney Branch

Highlight • River

12.2 km

Lake Thoreau Dam

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful falls colors and water views

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24.4 km

Tuckaway Pond

Highlight • Lake

This pretty little pond is surrounded by houses, but it still makes a nice sight as you walk past on one of the nearby trails. It's also easy to recognize, thanks to the fountain/water feature near its middle.

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47.8 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.

Tip by

55.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

19.5 km

3.68 km

2.50 km

718 m

265 m

Surfaces

50.6 km

4.12 km

222 m

209 m

180 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Today

Monday 13 July

32°C

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Old Dominion Trail – Lake Thoreau Dam loop from Vienna/Fairfax–GMU

Caboose Brewery