Benjamin Banneker Park – Old Dominion Trail loop from Rosslyn

Benjamin Banneker Park – Old Dominion Trail loop from Rosslyn

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Benjamin Banneker Park – Old Dominion Trail loop from Rosslyn

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42.2km

250m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: November 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.25 km

W&OD Railway and Jim Crow Laws Historical Marker

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Beautiful smooth paved trail plus info board on the Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation on public transport.

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10.1 km

Benjamin Banneker Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The Benjamin Banneker Park is the home of the Intermediate Stone of the District of Columbia, an old surveyors boundary line for the District of Columbia. The marker stone was named and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976 and was named after Benjamin Banneker, a free African American astronomer who helped with the original survey that set the boundaries of DC.

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10.4 km

Crossman Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This small park is tucked into a wooded stream valley, just steps away from the urban bustle. Roll in on shaded trails, listen to the burbling creek, and pause on a bench for a calm moment away from traffic. You’ll find water fountains, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a small garden—perfect for a quick reset mid-ride.

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21.2 km

Caboose Brewery

Highlight • Pub

No matter what you like to have on your ride you can find it here. There's great beer, and food, but also coffee and pastries. It's location along the W&OD Trail make it the perfect spot to begin and end your ride, or make it your turn around point to have a break and a beverage.

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21.6 km

Old Dominion Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Old Dominion Trail is officially part of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park and is a 45‑mile paved rail‑trail winding through Fairfax County. The trail is popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists.

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31.0 km

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Washington & Old Dominion Trail is a 45-mile trail that runs from Shirlington to Purcellville. The entire trail is paved and runs through a mix of open fields, suburban and urban landscapes.

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42.2 km

End point

Train Station

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