Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.44 km

Woodburn Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This road climbs up and down the edge of Hogback Mountain just outside of Leesburg.

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25.1 km

Watch out for horses!

Highlight • Natural

Middleburg livin' up to it's name.

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25.8 km

Lovely Aldie

Highlight • Cycleway

Absolutely beautiful road - but dangerous! Narrow, winding, with constant ups and downs. Drivers comes fast and may be super impatient.

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34.7 km

Middleburg, Virginia

Highlight • Settlement

The historic district of Middleburg is absolutely beautiful and offers several historic building dating back to the 1800s. There are some nice inns and shops to visit. The 'Red Fox …

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47.1 km

Bridge over Beacerdam Creek

Highlight • Bridge

Road/bridge closed, but there is enough of a bridge for a bike to ride through

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48.5 km

Horse Farm near Philomont

Highlight • Structure

Along this scenic, generally well-maintained gravel road is a large horse farm. Be on the lookout for the horses grazing as you ride past.

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69.8 km

Clarkes Gap Stone-Arch Bridge on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

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At 582 feet, Clarkes Gap, was the highest point on the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad. The stone bridge dates from the 1870s, but instead of a railway line now …

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74.8 km

W&OD Trail — Leesburg section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Completely paved and totaling right around 45 miles, the Washington & Old Dominion Trail is a super popular option for paved bike riding around the area. You can use the …

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77.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

23.5 km

4.16 km

2.46 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.8 km

23.0 km

5.85 km

5.37 km

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Woodburn Road Climb

Watch out for horses!

Lovely Aldie

Middleburg, Virginia

Bridge over Beacerdam Creek

Horse Farm near Philomont

Clarkes Gap Stone-Arch Bridge on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

W&OD Trail — Leesburg section

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