Hains Point – Rock Creek Trail loop from Franconia–Springfield

Hains Point – Rock Creek Trail loop from Franconia–Springfield

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Hains Point – Rock Creek Trail loop from Franconia–Springfield

04:52

109km

530m

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: October 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 54.6 km for 96 m

After 70.8 km for 65 m

After 74.6 km for 204 m

After 101 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.7 km

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1758, Mount Vernon was the home and plantation of the first president of the United States – George Washington. The wooden house and its sprawling grounds are a …

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37.9 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 …

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43.8 km

Hains Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hains Point was named after the US Army Corps of Engineers' Peter Conover Hains. Peter Conover Hains was the engineer who made the Tidal Basin design. At this point the Potomac River, Washington Channel, and Anacostia River all meet.

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48.0 km

Ash Woods

Forest

66.7 km

Mount Zion Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

From this spot on the Rock Creek Trail you can see the historic Mount Zion Cemetery. This historically significant burial ground is adjacent to the Female Union Band Society Cemetery, …

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69.3 km

Key Bridge Boathouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Boathouse where canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards can be rented. Great way to explore the Potomac shoreline up and down stream.

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70.3 km

Capital Crescent Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Capital Crescent Trail follows the north shoreline of the Potomac river downstream into Washington, D.C. Currently the trail is around 7 miles long, but there is an extension planned for the near future.

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71.0 km

C&O Canal Mile Marker 0

Highlight • Trail

This point marks the start of the 185-mile C&O Canal Towpath Trail that runs from Washington D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland. Originally built as a way for mules to tow boats …

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71.4 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rock Creek Trail is a popular spot for foot traffic. Starting from the parking lot off Virginia Avenue, the paved path follows Rock Creek, passing landmarks like the William Howard …

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109 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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