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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Smithsonian Castle loop from Bailey's Crossroads

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Smithsonian Castle loop from Bailey's Crossroads

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Smithsonian Castle loop from Bailey's Crossroads

02:11

36.3km

190m

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: July 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.9 km for 68 m

After 19.3 km for 105 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

Glencarlyn Park

Nature Reserve

3.35 km

Bluemont Caboose

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bluemont Caboose, now housed on a specially built rail bed behind the Bluemont Community Center, is a historical bit of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad's (W&OD) legacy. Once …

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3.50 km

Junction of Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Bluemont Junction Trail

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This is the meeting of the Washington & Old Dominion rail trail with the Bluemont Junction Trail, which cuts off through the park. Both of these trails are paved so, …

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11.5 km

Francis Scott Key Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a paved path across the bridge with metal railings separating pedestrians/cyclists from vehicular traffic. It feels safe but it can be a little loud. The views are beautiful.

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17.8 km

Smithsonian Castle

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The Smithsonian Castle's construction was fininshed in 1855. And as visitors enter through the National Mall entrance they pass the crypt of James Smithson, who is the institution's founder.

It …

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21.0 km

Titanic Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A memorial donated by American women to commemorate the victims of the Titanic sinking.

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23.6 km

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence. The memorial was commissioned by Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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24.3 km

View of the Washington Monument from the 14th Street Bridge

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Long bridge with a nice view of the mall. The bike and footpath (unfortunately it is a shared path) is quite narrow and busy. In addition, they are often downright …

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26.1 km

The approach to Reagan National Airport is not easy, following the Potomac River with a late, deep turn to land. At this point the planes fly close enough to touch. Anyone who has anything left for aviation should come here.

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36.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

3.17 km

1.48 km

1.38 km

1.16 km

250 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

8.21 km

763 m

474 m

386 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Today

Wednesday 19 August

32°C

20°C

12 %

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Smithsonian Castle loop from Bailey's Crossroads

Bluemont Caboose

Junction of Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Bluemont Junction Trail

Francis Scott Key Bridge

Smithsonian Castle

Titanic Memorial

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

View of the Washington Monument from the 14th Street Bridge

Gravelly Point Park

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