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Capitol Reflecting Pool – U.S. Capitol loop from Capitol South

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District Of Columbia

Capitol Reflecting Pool – U.S. Capitol loop from Capitol South

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Capitol Reflecting Pool – U.S. Capitol loop from Capitol South

01:04

10.3km

50m

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: July 10, 2026

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Seaton Park East

Seaton Park West

Henry Park

West Potomac Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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890 m

James A. Garfield Monument

Highlight • Monument

This life-size bronze sculpture depicts James A. Garfield at the top; he served only fourth months of his term as 20th president of the United States before being assassinated. The …

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2.18 km

Smithsonian Castle

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The Smithsonian Castle's construction was fininshed in 1855. And as visitors enter through the National Mall entrance they pass the crypt of James Smithson, who is the institution's founder.

It …

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4.38 km

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

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Great monument - also quite monumental with the relief, which was carved into the large stone... But despite everything, not as pompous as some of the other monuments around and …

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5.72 km

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

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In addition to the Jefferson Memorial itself, which Franklin D. Roosewelt had built for the founding father of the USA and the author of the Declaration of Independence, the view …

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6.12 km

Tidal Basin

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Great facility that man / woman should definitely see during a visit...

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8.50 km

United States Capitol

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Worth Visiting

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8.78 km

Capitol Reflecting Pool

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Capitol - Famous domed building housing the US Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours.

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9.62 km

The lesser-known east side of the Capitol. Here is the entrance to the underground visitor center and close to the headquarters of important institutions such as the National Library and the Supreme Court.

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.52 km

434 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

2.60 km

1.67 km

501 m

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Capitol Reflecting Pool – U.S. Capitol loop from Capitol South

James A. Garfield Monument

Smithsonian Castle

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Tidal Basin

United States Capitol

Capitol Reflecting Pool

U.S. Capitol

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