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

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

02:19

52.0km

340m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: March 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.6 km for 149 m

After 51.8 km for 250 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

The Bike Lane Bicycle Shop and Brewery

Highlight • Cafe

This little brewery/cafe combo sits right off the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. You can rent a bike here, get repairs done, or swig a beer or non-alcoholic drinks in the cafe. The bike shop and cafe keep different hours, so it's best to check for whichever one's services you need.

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14.7 km

Pitango Gelato

Highlight • Cafe

Plenty of vegan gelato options... the Dark Chocolate is phenom!

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18.0 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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20.2 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 (W&OD) Railroad. This vibrant red caboose serves as a nod to the town’s railway heritage and is a favorite spot for photos. There are a few benches and green spaces, as well as informational plaques about the area’s railroading history. Situated along the popular W&OD Trail, it’s a popular rest stop for cyclists and walkers.

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20.2 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 built in 1857. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1979.

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34.7 km

Lake Thoreau Dam

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful falls colors and water views

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48.7 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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48.9 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 along its length, offering bike rentals, repairs, and also beer, coffee, and snacks.

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52.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

14.5 km

5.00 km

1.29 km

616 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.8 km

4.51 km

532 m

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 19 May

35°C

22°C

6 %

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

The Bike Lane Bicycle Shop and Brewery

Pitango Gelato

Herndon Town Hall

Herndon Caboose Park

Old Dominion Railroad Caboose at Herndon Depot Museum

Lake Thoreau Dam

Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

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