Gravelly Point Park – Fort Hunt Park loop from Ballston–MU

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Gravelly Point Park – Fort Hunt Park loop from Ballston–MU

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Gravelly Point Park – Fort Hunt Park loop from Ballston–MU

03:07

57.1km

250m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Lady Bird Johnson Park

Gravelly Point Park

Daingerfield Island

Belle Haven Park

Jones Point Park

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Train Station

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6.06 km

Mount Vernon Trail

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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 …

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7.00 km

View of the Washington Monument from Lady Bird Johnson Park

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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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9.87 km

Gravelly Point Park

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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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20.9 km

Belle Haven Park

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Beautiful park located on the Mount Vernon Trail and thus accessible by hiking, running or bike. Equipped with benches and tables, plenty of space, and a beautiful view of the …

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21.1 km

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve

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Dyke Marsh is teeming with diverse plant and wildlife. It's one of the largest mudflats in the DC area, made up of 380 acres (1.5 km2) of floodplain, swamp forest …

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28.7 km

Fort Hunt Park

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A fort was built on land originally belonging to George Washington's farm in the late 19th century. First used as part of coastal defense, later even as a top-secret army facility, the country is now used for recreation.

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52.9 km

Four Mile Run Trail

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It is a beautiful, well-paved public footpath that runs along the river- it doesn't even feel like being in the city!

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53.2 km

Glen Carlyn Park – Long Branch Run

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Nice park for a pick-nick, some hiking or even just take the dog out for a walk. This park gives direct access to the four mile run trail and W&OD Trail. Good for Hiking and Biking.

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