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District Of Columbia

Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Potomac River loop from Street

District Of Columbia

Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Potomac River loop from Street

Easy

2.7

(7)

24

riders

Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Potomac River loop from Street

01:13

19.2km

70m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.74 km for 229 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.47 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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2

9.62 km

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

Highlight • Bridge

It's just a shame that cycling is only allowed on the paved road. The many earthy trails to the right and left of the road are very tempting for a mountain biker. Unfortunately explicitly forbidden.

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3

11.8 km

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the trail offers a scenic stretch along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Originating as a vital trade route facilitating the transport of coal, lumber, and agricultural goods, …

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4

14.0 km

Potomac River

Highlight • River

The Potomac River, stretching 405 miles from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, ranks as the fourth-largest river on the East Coast. Swimming is prohibited in …

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B

19.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.38 km

7.81 km

1.24 km

1.22 km

485 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.70 km

7.61 km

1.11 km

567 m

210 m

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