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Meadowbrook Stables – Tidal Basin loop from Kensington

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Meadowbrook Stables – Tidal Basin loop from Kensington

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Meadowbrook Stables – Tidal Basin loop from Kensington

03:50

67.3km

350m

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: April 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.9 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.75 km

Meadowbrook Stables

Highlight • Structure

Established in 1934, Meadowbrook Stables is a historic horseback riding school located along the Rock Creek Trail. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the grounds during summer hours, except for when …

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15.5 km

Loughborough Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

It was here that Nathan Loughborough built a mill around 1830 and participated in the growing wheat trade. It is reported that the mill ceased operations during the Civil War …

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17.6 km

Dalecarlia Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The Dalecarlia Tunnel runs the Capital Crescent Trail under the Washington Aqueduct and MacArthur Boulevard. It was built in 1910 as a railway tunnel and is now over 100 years old.

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22.1 km

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the trail offers a scenic stretch along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Originating as a vital trade route facilitating the transport of coal, lumber, and agricultural goods, …

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25.4 km

Lock 3, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Highlight • Monument

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail follows the waterway for a long time and offers a bunch of cool views like this. You can clearly see one of the channel locks in action from here.

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29.6 km

Tidal Basin Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Tidal Basin bridge, ideal spot for DC National Mall photos, specially during Fall. Gets quite busy during spring bloom. Very active on weekends, so trail sharing is a must.

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30.5 km

Tidal Basin

Highlight • Lake

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

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34.5 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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65.2 km

Capitol View Open Space Urban Park

Nature Reserve

67.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

9.52 km

5.81 km

4.07 km

1.06 km

525 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.5 km

12.0 km

4.35 km

1.35 km

818 m

391 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

29°C

21°C

51 %

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Meadowbrook Stables – Tidal Basin loop from Kensington

Meadowbrook Stables

Loughborough Mill

Dalecarlia Tunnel

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail

Lock 3, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Tidal Basin Bridge

Tidal Basin

Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

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