Bluemont Caboose – Gravelly Point Park loop from West Falls Church–VT

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Bluemont Caboose – Gravelly Point Park loop from West Falls Church–VT

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Bluemont Caboose – Gravelly Point Park loop from West Falls Church–VT

02:54

50.1km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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Gravelly Point Park

West Potomac Park

East Potomac Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.36 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 …

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6.74 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 …

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18.8 km

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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20.6 km

View of the Washington Monument from the 14th Street Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Long bridge with a nice view of the mall. The bike and footpath (unfortunately it is a shared path) is quite narrow and busy. In addition, they are often downright …

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21.3 km

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence. The memorial was commissioned by Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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28.0 km

Ohio Drive Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Ohio Drive Bridge crosses the Tidal Basin, connecting East Potomac Park to the mainland near the Jefferson Memorial. This practical bridge links vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians to landmarks like …

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42.7 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, …

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