Wooden bridge – Mount Vernon Trail loop from Belle Haven

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Wooden bridge – Mount Vernon Trail loop from Belle Haven

Hard

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(27)

runners

Wooden bridge – Mount Vernon Trail loop from Belle Haven

01:51

17.9km

80m

Running

Hard run. 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: September 26, 2026

Tips

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Belle Haven Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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246 m

Belle Haven Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful park located on the Mount Vernon Trail and thus accessible by hiking, running or bike. Equipped with benches and tables, plenty of space, and a beautiful view of the …

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465 m

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Dyke Marsh is teeming with diverse plant and wildlife. It's one of the largest mudflats in the DC area, made up of 380 acres (1.5 km2) of floodplain, swamp forest …

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1.91 km

Wooden bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice wooden bridge that takes you over the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve. The bridge is part of the Mount Vernon Trail.

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8.07 km

A fort was built on land originally belonging to George Washington's farm in the late 19th century. First used as part of coastal defense, later even as a top-secret army facility, the country is now used for recreation.

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8.37 km

Mount Vernon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mount Vernon Trail is a paved 18-mile trail that runs from George Washington's Mount Vernon to Theodore Roosevelt Island. This section runs along the Potomac River and passes through several parks.

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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

750 m

526 m

121 m

Surfaces

11.6 km