Washington Monument – Tidal Basin loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

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Washington Monument – Tidal Basin loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

Moderate

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(7441)

16,290

riders

Washington Monument – Tidal Basin loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

02:40

49.6km

230m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.20 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.23 km

Washington Monument

Highlight • Monument

The largest obelisk in the world was built from white marble in honor of the first American president, George Washington.

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3.42 km

Tidal Basin

Highlight • Lake

Great facility that man / woman should definitely see during a visit...

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7.47 km

Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Some brand new trails around the wharf and bridge area, this is a sweet spot to either loop back south into National Harbor or head north up the Anacostia River trail.

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15.4 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A well paved cycle path running through the marsh near the Kenilworth Park Aquatic Gardens. Some boardwalk and a few bridges. It feels like you're in a wilderness.

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20.1 km

Anacostia River Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The boardwalk surface has seen better days. Very rough and bumpy. Caution!

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29.3 km

Carroll Avenue Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The original bridge was a low wooden bridge. The MDSHA tore down and remade the bridge in 2015. The MDSHA made sure to keep elements of the old bridge in the modern bridge.

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30.3 km

Park Valley Road Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

In 2019 the Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich cam together with the Silver Spring community members and Federal, State and local officials in November and dedicated this bridge. This bridge …

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42.1 km

Peirce Mill

Highlight • Monument

Peirce Mill, built in 1829 by Isaac Peirce on Rock Creek, once used water to power this mill that processed corn, wheat, and rye until its turbine shaft broke in …

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49.6 km

End point

Train Station

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