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Gravelly Point Park – Waterfront Park loop from Ballston–MU

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Gravelly Point Park – Waterfront Park loop from Ballston–MU

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Gravelly Point Park – Waterfront Park loop from Ballston–MU

03:07

57.2km

250m

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: June 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lady Bird Johnson Park (Columbia Island)

Gravelly Point Park

Daingerfield Island

Belle Haven Park

Jones Point Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.91 km

Mount Vernon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile paved path connecting George Washington's Mount Vernon to Theodore Roosevelt Island, linking Fairfax County, Alexandria, Arlington County, and Washington, D.C. It offers great …

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9.68 km

Gravelly Point Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The approach to Reagan National Airport is not easy, following the Potomac River with a late, deep turn to land. At this point the planes fly close enough to touch. Anyone who has anything left for aviation should come here.

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17.4 km

Waterfront Park

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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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21.0 km

Belle Haven Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful park located on the Mount Vernon Trail and thus accessible by hiking, running or bike. Equipped with benches and tables, plenty of space, and a beautiful view of the …

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21.2 km

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Dyke Marsh is teeming with diverse plant and wildlife. It's one of the largest mudflats in the DC area, made up of 380 acres (1.5 km2) of floodplain, swamp forest …

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28.8 km

Fort Hunt Park

Highlight • Historical Site

A fort was built on land originally belonging to George Washington's farm in the late 19th century. First used as part of coastal defense, later even as a top-secret army facility, the country is now used for recreation.

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53.0 km

Four Mile Run Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

It is a beautiful, well-paved public footpath that runs along the river- it doesn't even feel like being in the city!

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53.4 km

Glen Carlyn Park – Long Branch Run

Highlight • Parking

Nice park for a pick-nick, some hiking or even just take the dog out for a walk. This park gives direct access to the four mile run trail and W&OD Trail. Good for Hiking and Biking.

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57.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.5 km

1.28 km

821 m

336 m

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

19.9 km

2.74 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 18 June

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Gravelly Point Park – Waterfront Park loop from Ballston–MU

Mount Vernon Trail

Gravelly Point Park

Waterfront Park

Belle Haven Park

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve

Fort Hunt Park

Four Mile Run Trail

Glen Carlyn Park – Long Branch Run

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