Herndon Caboose Park – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from Reston Town Center

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Herndon Caboose Park – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from Reston Town Center

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Herndon Caboose Park – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from Reston Town Center

03:05

51.8km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 0 m for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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37.4 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 …

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43.8 km

Crooked Run Brewing

Highlight • Pub

Crooked Run Fermentation offers a variety of beers including lagers, IPAs, barrel-aged stouts, and sours. This Sterling location has plenty of seating and a few tasty food options.

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48.1 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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48.3 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 …

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48.3 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 …

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48.4 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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48.5 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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48.6 km

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

All told, this converted rail trail runs for 45 miles through Virginia. The surface is a mix of pavement and crushed stone. You'll also find a good few bike shops …

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51.8 km

End point

Train Station

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