Rock Creek Trail – Fort Hunt Park loop from Mount Vernon

Rock Creek Trail – Fort Hunt Park loop from Mount Vernon

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Rock Creek Trail – Fort Hunt Park loop from Mount Vernon

03:35

80.5km

430m

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: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 63.7 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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42.2 km

Plane Spotting at Gravelly Point Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gravelly Point Park is overseen by the Nation Park Service as it lies within the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This unique location gives visitors an amazing opportunity to see planes …

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Mount Vernon Trail in Lady Bird Johnson Park

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The Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile scenic path in Virginia that runs along the Potomac River, connecting Gateway Park in Rosslyn to George Washington’s Mount Vernon old estate. The …

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49.6 km

Rock Creek Trail

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Rock Creek Trail is a popular spot for foot traffic. Starting from the parking lot off Virginia Avenue, the paved path follows Rock Creek, passing landmarks like the William Howard …

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52.7 km

Washington DC Skyline

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Along this section of the Mount Vernon Trail you have views across the Potomac and can see the Washington Monument rising above its surroundings.

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67.1 km

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve

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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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74.7 km

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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79.4 km

George Washington's Mount Vernon

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Built in 1758, Mount Vernon was the home and plantation of the first president of the United States – George Washington. The wooden house and its sprawling grounds are a …

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80.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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