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East View – West View loop from Shady Grove

East View – West View loop from Shady Grove

Moderate

3.3

(14)

riders

East View – West View loop from Shady Grove

04:12

89.3km

850m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.0 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.0 km

South Germantown Recreational Park

Highlight • Rest Area

South Germantown Recreational Park is a very busy Montgomery Park. It is a large park that offers a variety of activities including hiking, biking, archery, miniature golf, swimming, soccer, picnicking, and adventure play along with many more.

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23.8 km

Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Agricultural Reserve, spanning over 93,000 acres of land, was established in 1980 by the Montgomery County Council to preserve the rural landscape and farm land in the northwestern region …

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37.6 km

Water fountain at Sugarloaf Mountain

Highlight • Rest Area

This water fountain at Sugarloaf Mountain is a lifesaver for thirsty cyclists after the mountain climbs. Take advantage of the stop to refill your bottles.

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40.0 km

East View

Highlight • Viewpoint

East View is a vantage point situated near the parking trailhead to the Sugarloaf Mountains. It's a great way to reap the benefits of a good view without walking too …

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40.8 km

West View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This area boasts similar westward views to those from Sugarloaf Mountain, but you get to avoid the crowds. On a clear day, you should be able to see all the way to Dickerson and Point of Rocks.

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59.6 km

Poolesville Old Town Hall and Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The former town hall is now a museum showcasing Poolesville's historic role during the Civil War. The museum displays artifacts found in the town and surrounding areas, encampment replicas, as well as drawings and pictures of individuals connected to Poolesville.

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59.8 km

K2 Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The coffee shop is definitely biker friendly, they have a bottle fill fountain inside, coffee and energy for the return trip and have a foot pump to top up!

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84.6 km

Krispy Kreme

Highlight • Cafe

Krispy Kreme is a popular café, worth stopping by, especially when the "Hot Now" sign is on. Fresh, warm donuts come straight off the line and into your hands. It’s …

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87.8 km

King Farm Stream Valley Park

Nature Reserve

89.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.3 km

27.2 km

14.2 km

7.10 km

291 m

172 m

170 m

Surfaces

75.2 km

13.2 km

603 m

172 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

30°C

21°C

76 %

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East View – West View loop from Shady Grove

South Germantown Recreational Park

Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve

Water fountain at Sugarloaf Mountain

East View

West View

Poolesville Old Town Hall and Museum

K2 Cafe

Krispy Kreme

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