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Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon – W&OD Trail — Leesburg section loop from Herndon

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Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon – W&OD Trail — Leesburg section loop from Herndon

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Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon – W&OD Trail — Leesburg section loop from Herndon

04:58

84.5km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 167 m for 50 m

After 84.4 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.51 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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25.4 km

W&OD Trail — Leesburg section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Completely paved and totaling right around 45 miles, the Washington & Old Dominion Trail is a super popular option for paved bike riding around the area. You can use the …

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42.2 km

The End of the W&OD

Highlight • Trail

Stop in at Sweet Rose Bake Shop right across the street from the end of the trail. Family owned, super nice folks, kombucha is great. Puff pastries are vegan.

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42.2 km

Purcellville Train Station – Washington & Old Dominion Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

Trailhead of the W&OD on the Purcellville end of the trail. Lovely place to rest and to meet and chat with other cyclists.

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48.2 km

Hamilton Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Stop for a quick history lesson at the sign!

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50.0 km

Stretch of Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The stretch of the W&OD from Leesburg to Purcellville (~10 miles) is by far the best section.

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52.6 km

Clarkes Gap Stone-Arch Bridge on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Highlight • Bridge

At 582 feet, Clarkes Gap, was the highest point on the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad. The stone bridge dates from the 1870s, but instead of a railway line now …

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65.9 km

Luck Stone Quarry Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a viewpoint alongside the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. The viewpoint has views to Luck Stone Quarry, which belongs to Luck Stone, the company is the largest producer …

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84.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

82.9 km

712 m

538 m

367 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

81.2 km

2.43 km

644 m

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 4 July

38°C

26°C

64 %

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Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon – W&OD Trail — Leesburg section loop from Herndon

Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon

W&OD Trail — Leesburg section

The End of the W&OD

Purcellville Train Station – Washington & Old Dominion Trailhead

Hamilton Station

Stretch of Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Clarkes Gap Stone-Arch Bridge on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Luck Stone Quarry Overlook

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