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Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Sycamore Island loop from Friendship Heights

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Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Sycamore Island loop from Friendship Heights

Moderate

2.9

(25)

riders

Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Sycamore Island loop from Friendship Heights

02:23

33.2km

170m

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: June 3, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.9 km for 247 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.63 km

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

Highlight • Bridge

It's just a shame that cycling is only allowed on the paved road. The many earthy trails to the right and left of the road are very tempting for a mountain biker. Unfortunately explicitly forbidden.

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16.9 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal Trail is a 184.5 miles trail that runs alongside the C&O Canal. It is made of a mix of dirt and gravel. As it …

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17.8 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

21.1 km

Sycamore Island

Highlight • Natural

Just off the C & O Canal towpath there are two islands (Sycamore Island & Ruppert Island), they are owned by the Sycamore Island Club. This private club maintains the …

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27.2 km

Georgetown Reservoir

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The Georgetown Reservoir, built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1800s, remains an important part of Washington, D.C.'s water supply. The reservoir is easily seen from MacArthur …

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33.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

10.3 km

1.94 km

1.75 km

1.23 km

872 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

9.09 km

7.86 km

3.24 km

151 m

148 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 22 August

26°C

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86 %

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Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Sycamore Island loop from Friendship Heights

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Sycamore Island

Georgetown Reservoir

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