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Vietnam Veterans Memorial – Washington Monument loop from Congressional Country Club

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Mountain biking trails
United States
Maryland
Montgomery County
Potomac

Vietnam Veterans Memorial – Washington Monument loop from Congressional Country Club

Moderate

3.5

(12)

25

riders

Vietnam Veterans Memorial – Washington Monument loop from Congressional Country Club

02:42

40.3km

180m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.16 km for 87 m

After 18.7 km for 136 m

After 20.2 km for 58 m

After 20.4 km for 56 m

After 21.6 km for 233 m

After 36.1 km for 87 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.71 km

Cabin John local park (by McArthur)

Highlight • Rest Area

With its shady trails, playgrounds, and gentle creek, Cabin John Park is a local favourite for everything from peaceful walks to family picnics—where nature and community come together just outside the city.

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2

7.71 km

Little Falls Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Little Falls Dam is a low dam built in the Potomac in 1959. It now separates the Upper Potomac River and Lower Potomac River, forming the Little Falls Reservoir. …

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3

8.41 km

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Highlight • Monument

One of the locks (#6 of 75) on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. These should ensure the shipping traffic between Cumberland and Washington to transport coal.
The lock keeper's houses …

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8.72 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

5

13.0 km

Fishing Shore Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nestled beside the Capital Crescent Trail, this cozy fishing beach along the Potomac River invites cyclists to stop and recharge. A perfect spot to take a breather from your ride.

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6

18.8 km

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is free to visit and open 24 hours a day. The memorial has inscriptions of over 58,000 names of those who died in the Vietnam war. …

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7

20.5 km

Washington Monument

Highlight • Monument

The largest obelisk in the world was built from white marble in honor of the first American president, George Washington.

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8

21.8 km

The Lincoln Memorial and adjoining reflecting pool are another must-see when visiting Washington. Of course, the mall is perfect for a run and early in the morning you have "Abe" …

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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

11.4 km

3.56 km

2.42 km

266 m

206 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

10.8 km

7.80 km

5.13 km

3.52 km

< 100 m

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Friday 16 October

27°C

15°C

58 %

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