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Propel by James Vose – Tom Dixon Observation Area loop from Saint Denis

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United States
Maryland
Baltimore County
Arbutus

Propel by James Vose – Tom Dixon Observation Area loop from Saint Denis

Hard

4.5

(8054)

14,284

riders

Propel by James Vose – Tom Dixon Observation Area loop from Saint Denis

05:16

87.5km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 42.4 km for 115 m

After 42.7 km for 119 m

After 82.1 km for 78 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.43 km

Propel by James Vose

Highlight • Monument

Sculpture off the BWI Trail.

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2

7.44 km

From this spot on the BWI Trail you get a truly amazing views over the airport. This multi-use trail is the only trail in the U.S. that encircles an international airport, making it a unique spot for a ride.

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21.9 km

Ruins

Ruins

4

30.8 km

This beautiful trail used to be an old railway line. Along the way you can learn about the history of the line through the explanatory panels and the railway remains.

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5

42.6 km

Annapolis boardwalk

Highlight • Structure

The Annapolis boardwalk, located at City Dock, is a historic waterfront promenade that offers great views of the Chesapeake Bay. You can watch boats navigate the harbor, dine at nearby …

Tip by

6

74.4 km

The BWI Trail offers a great spot to watch planes land at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. This scenic trail provides some shelters and benches to take a break and watch.

Tip by

7

74.8 km

Tom Dixon Observation Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great observation area to watch the planes land and take off from BWI Airport.

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B

87.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.1 km

11.8 km

4.63 km

994 m

673 m

271 m

173 m

Surfaces

53.7 km

32.1 km

1.09 km

643 m

103 m

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Wednesday 1 July

38°C

22°C

35 %

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Comments

July 27, 2025,Flight: From BWI to USNA
Nice views of the airport at the beginning and the Naval Academy and the bay at the end. Good pavement allows people to roller skate.
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