Waterfront Park – Jones Point Lighthouse loop from King Street–Old Town

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United States

Virginia

Alexandria

Waterfront Park – Jones Point Lighthouse loop from King Street–Old Town

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Waterfront Park – Jones Point Lighthouse loop from King Street–Old Town

00:48

7.75km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Jones Point Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.01 km

Waterfront Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Waterfront Park in its current state is a combination of the original King Street Park and Waterfront Park sites with the sites of the former Old Dominion Boat Club building …

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2.14 km

The Shipbuilder Sculpture is one of the main attractions in Waterfront Park. It is a 10-foot tall bronze statue that pays respect to Alexandria's heritage as a colonial seaport and home to shipbuilding industry.

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2.58 km

Shipyard Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Shipyard Park is a great, small park along the Potomac River. It has a walking path, seating and picnic areas, and great views of the water.

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3.75 km

Boundary Stones

Highlight • Monument

Around Washington DC are still some of the original landmarks that were placed after the city's founding to mark the territory of DC.

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3.93 km

Jones Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The last preserved historic beacon in Virginia with an eventful history, which begins with the commissioning on May 3, 1856. Original landmarks between District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland are …

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7.75 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.62 km