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Key Bridge Boathouse – Glen Echo Park loop from East Falls Church

Key Bridge Boathouse – Glen Echo Park loop from East Falls Church

Moderate

4.6

(6870)

10,454

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Key Bridge Boathouse – Glen Echo Park loop from East Falls Church

01:55

39.7km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.0 km for 176 m

After 31.9 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.94 km

Key Bridge Boathouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Boathouse where canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards can be rented. Great way to explore the Potomac shoreline up and down stream.

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11.3 km

Potomac Palisades Parkway

Nature Reserve

23.5 km

Glen Echo Park is an arts and cultural center, just north of D.C.. A formerly privately owned amusement park, it is now operated by the National Park Services. It’s open throughout the year to the public.

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32.6 km

View of the Potomac River from the Chain Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the best way to cross from Virginia over to the D.C./Maryland side: cycling over the Chain Cross Bridge. Offers fabulous views over the rough part of the Potomac, …

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39.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

9.19 km

9.06 km

4.48 km

639 m

465 m

103 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

5.29 km

287 m

204 m

155 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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Key Bridge Boathouse – Glen Echo Park loop from East Falls Church

Key Bridge Boathouse

Glen Echo Park

View of the Potomac River from the Chain Bridge

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