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Gravelly Point Park loop from Pentagon City

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Gravelly Point Park loop from Pentagon City

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Gravelly Point Park loop from Pentagon City

01:36

15.6km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 16, 2026

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Gravelly Point Park

Lady Bird Johnson Park (Columbia Island)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.68 km

Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary

Highlight • Natural

The Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary is a nature reserve that is home to many different types of birds and waterfowl. It is a popular spot to try to see osprey, green heron, and mallards. The Mount Vernon Trail runs along the perimeter of the reserve.

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3.10 km

Gravelly Point Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The approach to Reagan National Airport is not easy, following the Potomac River with a late, deep turn to land. At this point the planes fly close enough to touch. Anyone who has anything left for aviation should come here.

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3.13 km

Plane Spotting at Gravelly Point Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gravelly Point Park is overseen by the Nation Park Service as it lies within the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This unique location gives visitors an amazing opportunity to see planes taking off and landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. There is also an excellent view of the Washington Monument on the other side of the Potomac.

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7.66 km

Little River (Potomac River Inlet)

Highlight • River

Little River is an inlet on the Potomac River next to Theadore Roosevelt island. Little River is near the suburb Rosslyn and the locality Radnor Heights.

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8.72 km

Mount Vernon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile paved path connecting George Washington's Mount Vernon to Theodore Roosevelt Island, linking Fairfax County, Alexandria, Arlington County, and Washington, D.C. It offers great views of the Potomac River and the Washington, D.C. skyline on a smooth, paved path. Popular for both recreation and commuting, the trail sees over one million users annually. Parking is available at most trailheads, and it is also accessible via nearby Metro stations. Please be aware that that motorized vehicles, including e-bikes and scooters, are not permitted, but motorized wheelchairs are allowed.

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9.66 km

View of the Washington Monument from Lady Bird Johnson Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A well-developed, but also frequented bike path with a magnificent panorama of the mall. From the Lincoln Memorial to the Obelisk to the Jefferson Memorial, everything is obvious.

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15.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

3.82 km

753 m

133 m

Elevation

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Sunday 7 June

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Gravelly Point Park loop from Pentagon City

Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary

Gravelly Point Park

Plane Spotting at Gravelly Point Park

Little River (Potomac River Inlet)

Mount Vernon Trail

View of the Washington Monument from Lady Bird Johnson Park

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