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Bluemont Caboose – West End Park loop from Agudas Achim Synagogue

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Bluemont Caboose – West End Park loop from Agudas Achim Synagogue

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Bluemont Caboose – West End Park loop from Agudas Achim Synagogue

01:36

26.7km

170m

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: August 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.7 km for 147 m

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5.94 km

Junction of Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Bluemont Junction Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is the meeting of the Washington & Old Dominion rail trail with the Bluemont Junction Trail, which cuts off through the park. Both of these trails are paved so, when paired with a bit of road riding, you can easily manage a complete loop here.

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6.09 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 a key transportation corridor in Northern Virginia, the W&OD connected Alexandria to Bluemont at the Blue Ridge Mountains' base. The railway provided a boost in regional development, agriculture, and tourism from 1859 until its closure in 1968. After the railroad tracks were removed, much of the route was transformed into rail trails. The Bluemont Citizens Association, in collaboration with the county Department of Parks and Recreation, restored the caboose into a museum showcasing railroad memorabilia and community history.

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8.89 km

Benjamin Banneker Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The Benjamin Banneker Park is the home of the Intermediate Stone of the District of Columbia, an old surveyors boundary line for the District of Columbia. The marker stone was named and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976 and was named after Benjamin Banneker, a free African American astronomer who helped with the original survey that set the boundaries of DC.

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9.13 km

Crossman Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This small park is tucked into a wooded stream valley, just steps away from the urban bustle. Roll in on shaded trails, listen to the burbling creek, and pause on a bench for a calm moment away from traffic. You’ll find water fountains, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a small garden—perfect for a quick reset mid-ride.

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10.1 km

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Washington & Old Dominion Trail is a 45-mile trail that runs from Shirlington to Purcellville. The entire trail is paved and runs through a mix of open fields, suburban and urban landscapes.

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11.7 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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12.5 km