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Military Road – Lake Thoreau Dam loop from Reston Town Center

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Military Road – Lake Thoreau Dam loop from Reston Town Center

Moderate

4.9

(7552)

14,277

riders

Military Road – Lake Thoreau Dam loop from Reston Town Center

03:13

71.3km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.9 km for 148 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.20 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 the cafe. The bike shop and cafe keep different hours, so it's best to check for whichever one's services you need.

Tip by

2

10.4 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 Trail make it the perfect spot to begin and end your ride, or make it your turn around point to have a break and a beverage.

Tip by

3

38.5 km

Military Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Good road to include on a route. The hills roll nicely.

Tip by

4

66.4 km

Lake Thoreau Dam

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful falls colors and water views

Tip by

B

71.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.9 km

19.3 km

2.26 km

1.42 km

372 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.3 km

4.90 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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