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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Potomac River loop from Glover-Archbold Park

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Potomac River loop from Glover-Archbold Park

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4.6

(9015)

15,560

runners

Francis Scott Key Bridge – Potomac River loop from Glover-Archbold Park

01:49

15.7km

140m

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: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Bus stop

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2.83 km

View of the Potomac River from the Chain Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the best way to cross from Virginia over to the D.C./Maryland side: cycling over the Chain Cross Bridge. Offers fabulous views over the rough part of the Potomac, …

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3.93 km

Potomac Heritage Trail — Riverbank and Waterfall

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The Potomac Heritage Trail is spanning parts of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and connects various trails and historic sites in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the District of …

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4.79 km

Potomac Heritage Trail

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Cool natural hike over rocks, boulders, mud- and sand flats in forest banks along the Potomac River in Metro Washington DC.

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10.5 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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10.6 km

Key Bridge Boathouse

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Boathouse where canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards can be rented. Great way to explore the Potomac shoreline up and down stream.

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10.9 km

Potomac River

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The Potomac River, stretching 405 miles from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, ranks as the fourth-largest river on the East Coast. Swimming is prohibited in …

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13.6 km

Fishing Shore Beach

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Nestled beside the Capital Crescent Trail, this cozy fishing beach along the Potomac River invites cyclists to stop and recharge. A perfect spot to take a breather from your ride.

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

5.72 km

3.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.81 km

3.42 km

2.20 km

1.68 km

434 m

112 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 20 May

34°C

22°C

65 %

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Francis Scott Key Bridge – Potomac River loop from Glover-Archbold Park

View of the Potomac River from the Chain Bridge

Potomac Heritage Trail — Riverbank and Waterfall

Potomac Heritage Trail

Francis Scott Key Bridge

Key Bridge Boathouse

Potomac River

Fishing Shore Beach

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