Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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128 m

Point of Rocks Community Commons Park

This 2.2-acre park is located on the banks of the Potomac River and offers a picnic shelter, restrooms, historic storyboards, and water fountains.

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10.2 km

Monocacy Aqueduct

The Monocacy Aqueduct spans 516 feet and has seven arches. It is the largest of the eleven aqueducts along the C&O Canal and has been described as "one of the finest canal features in the United States."

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22.4 km

John Poole House

This is the oldest building in Poolesville! The wooden cabin was built in 1793 and was a trading post for the surrounding farms, plantations and travelling merchants. From 1810, it …

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30.2 km

Lockhouse 25

This Lockhouse saw the Civil War unfold as the two sides crossed from one side of the river to the other. It can now be rented as a base camp for your cycling excursions in the area.

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38.2 km

Whites Ferry Store and Grill

Restaurant with sandwiches made when you order and all day breakfast plus a convenience store section with drinks, candy bars, chips, ice cream, beer, aspirin, fishing items, etc.

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44.5 km

Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26

This amazing tree stands witness over this truly historic site and invites to stop for a picnic.

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58.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.0 km

13.9 km

5.99 km

718 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

14.0 km

6.22 km

510 m

222 m

Elevation

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Poolesville loop — Point of Rocks

Point of Rocks Community Commons Park

Monocacy Aqueduct

John Poole House

Lockhouse 25

Whites Ferry Store and Grill

Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26

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