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Fort Hunt Park – Mount Vernon Trail loop from Fort Hunt

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Fort Hunt Park – Mount Vernon Trail loop from Fort Hunt

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Fort Hunt Park – Mount Vernon Trail loop from Fort Hunt

02:54

11.2km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Fort Hunt Park

Riverside Park

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Bus stop

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2.45 km

Fort Hunt Park

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2.75 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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7.22 km

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1758, Mount Vernon was the home and plantation of the first president of the United States – George Washington. The wooden house and its sprawling grounds are a National Historic Landmark.

You can visit the estate. Tickets are $28 for adults or you can visit the shop and cafe for free.

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.55 km

1.83 km

1.31 km

471 m

Surfaces

9.36 km

924 m

615 m

261 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Fort Hunt Park – Mount Vernon Trail loop from Fort Hunt

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Mount Vernon Trail

George Washington's Mount Vernon

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