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: March 27, 2026

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After 167 m for 192 m

After 72.5 km for 180 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.45 km

Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike shop right off the trail with coffee and beer. First time there was today, and I'll definitely be stopping by again.

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25.7 km

Goosecup Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Goosecup is a coffee shop, located in Leesburg, VA. It is is a popular spot with locals and visitors alike and is known for its coffee and cozy atmosphere.

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36.8 km

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a great 45-mile (72 km) long rail trail through Northern Virginia. It's a wide path that's asphalted throughout. The trail can be very popular, especially in summer, so watch your speed.

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41.1 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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47.7 km

Leesburg Quarry (Historical Marker)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Leesburg Quarry is a historical site right off the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. This paved multi-use trail is about 45 miles and is a great way to ride …

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54.3 km

Luck Stone Quarry Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a viewpoint alongside the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. The viewpoint has views to Luck Stone Quarry, which belongs to Luck Stone, the company is the largest producer …

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56.8 km

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Washington & Old Dominion Trail is a converted rail line that runs for 45 miles across Northern Virginia. It runs through a number of cities and by quite a …

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70.3 km

Herndon Caboose Park

Highlight • Monument

Herndon Caboose Park is located in the heart of Herndon, VA, and is a small but historically significant park centered around a restored caboose from the Washington & Old Dominion …

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72.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.3 km

6.49 km

616 m

133 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.1 km

2.21 km

292 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Goosecup Coffee Shop

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

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

Leesburg Quarry (Historical Marker)

Luck Stone Quarry Overlook

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