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Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon – Herndon Caboose Park loop from Herndon

Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon – Herndon Caboose Park loop from Herndon

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Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon – Herndon Caboose Park loop from Herndon

01:39

37.6km

200m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 167 m for 50 m

After 37.4 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.37 km

Herndon Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

The building that serves as Herndon Town Hall was built in 1939. It was the town's first official municipal building.

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2.50 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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2.57 km

Old Dominion Railroad Caboose at Herndon Depot Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The building that serves as the Herndon Depot Museum, also known as the Herndon Historical Society Museum, was built in 1875 to replace the original railway depot shed that was built in 1857. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1979.

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3.02 km

Herndon Fortnightly Library Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

This library occupies a lovely, domed building, and is right next to the W&OD trail, which is friendly for both walkers and cyclists.

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18.9 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 of stone sand and gravel in the US. Here you can have a closer look of how is the mining process.

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21.5 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 few parks, restaurants and other spots that invite you to stop for a while. It can get quite busy is some sections, so be kind to your fellow trail users.

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24.7 km

Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park

Highlight • Cycleway

The Washington and Old Dominion Trail and Regional Park, rich in history, spans 45 miles from Shirlington to Purcellville. Once a railroad line dating back to the 1850s, the trail now offers diverse scenery, transitioning from urban Arlington to suburban Falls Church and Vienna, and ending in rural Purcellville. Along the way, enjoy lush parks, tranquil streams, historical landmarks, and open farmland, making it an essential Virginia experience.

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34.9 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 (W&OD) Railroad. This vibrant red caboose serves as a nod to the town’s railway heritage and is a favorite spot for photos. There are a few benches and green spaces, as well as informational plaques about the area’s railroading history. Situated along the popular W&OD Trail, it’s a popular rest stop for cyclists and walkers.

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37.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.8 km

1.60 km

715 m

374 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.3 km

1.61 km

600 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

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Friday 12 June

35°C

21°C

83 %

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Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon – Herndon Caboose Park loop from Herndon

Herndon Town Hall

Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon

Old Dominion Railroad Caboose at Herndon Depot Museum

Herndon Fortnightly Library Sculpture

Luck Stone Quarry Overlook

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park

Herndon Caboose Park

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