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The best gravel rides around Washington D.C

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Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides around Washington D.C. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes around Washington D.C.

Last updated: November 28, 2025

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1. Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from Dupont Circle

48.6km

04:12

160m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Pennyfield Lock loop from Friendship Heights

109km

09:30

290m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Pennyfield Lock loop from Glen Echo

62.2km

05:51

190m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Dalecarlia Tunnel – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from Bethesda

28.6km

02:05

150m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Francis Scott Key Bridge – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from Broyhill Forest

75.3km

05:05

550m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Francis Scott Key Bridge – Klingle Road Wooden Bridge loop from Fort Totten

40.4km

02:57

220m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Francis Scott Key Bridge – Rock Creek Trail loop from Eastern Market

33.3km

02:35

100m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Little Falls Dam – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from McLean Gardens

18.1km

01:35

90m

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park – Francis Scott Key Bridge loop from Shaw–Howard University

59.3km

04:25

340m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best gravel rides around Washington D.C

1. Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from Dupont Circle

2. Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Pennyfield Lock loop from Friendship Heights

3. Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Pennyfield Lock loop from Glen Echo

4. Dalecarlia Tunnel – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from Bethesda

5. Francis Scott Key Bridge – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from Broyhill Forest

6. Francis Scott Key Bridge – Klingle Road Wooden Bridge loop from Fort Totten

7. Francis Scott Key Bridge – Rock Creek Trail loop from Eastern Market

8. Little Falls Dam – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from McLean Gardens

9. Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park – Francis Scott Key Bridge loop from Shaw–Howard University

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