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Washington Monument – Vietnam Veterans Memorial loop from Congressional Country Club

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Maryland
Montgomery County
Potomac

Washington Monument – Vietnam Veterans Memorial loop from Congressional Country Club

Moderate

3.5

(12)

25

riders

Washington Monument – Vietnam Veterans Memorial loop from Congressional Country Club

02:34

40.0km

150m

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: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.5 km for 174 m

After 20.0 km for 58 m

After 20.3 km for 51 m

After 21.4 km for 136 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.65 km

Little Falls Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Little Falls Dam is a low dam built in the Potomac in 1959. It now separates the Upper Potomac River and Lower Potomac River, forming the Little Falls Reservoir. …

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2

8.23 km

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Highlight • Monument

One of the locks (#6 of 75) on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. These should ensure the shipping traffic between Cumberland and Washington to transport coal.
The lock keeper's houses …

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8.54 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

4

12.8 km

Fishing Shore Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nestled beside the Capital Crescent Trail, this cozy fishing beach along the Potomac River invites cyclists to stop and recharge. A perfect spot to take a breather from your ride.

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5

18.6 km

The Lincoln Memorial and adjoining reflecting pool are another must-see when visiting Washington. Of course, the mall is perfect for a run and early in the morning you have "Abe" …

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6

20.3 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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7

21.5 km

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is free to visit and open 24 hours a day. The memorial has inscriptions of over 58,000 names of those who died in the Vietnam war. …

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B

40.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

13.5 km

4.79 km

1.27 km

Surfaces

12.2 km

11.0 km

8.35 km

6.53 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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20°C

62 %

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