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Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Dupont Circle

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United States

District Of Columbia

Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Dupont Circle

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Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Dupont Circle

04:07

68.6km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.27 km for 68 m

After 47.5 km for 159 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.62 km

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

The cycle path leading here offers magnificent views of the city at any time of the day or night almost along its entire length.

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4.66 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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9.35 km

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

Highlight • Bridge

It's just a shame that cycling is only allowed on the paved road. The many earthy trails to the right and left of the road are very tempting for a mountain biker. Unfortunately explicitly forbidden.

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12.2 km

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Highlight • Monument

One of the locks (#6 of 75) on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. These should ensure the shipping traffic between Cumberland and Washington to transport coal.
The lock keeper's houses …

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17.2 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

24.1 km

Widewater

Lake

25.8 km

Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls

Highlight • River

Great Falls has a scenic Horseshoe Bend where the river curves in a horseshoe shape around a rocky outcrop. It's a nice spot to stop for photos on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail.

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26.1 km

Start of the Great Falls Foot Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Great Falls of the Potomac is a place with various rapids and small falls in the Potomac. The place marked here may only be entered on foot. Bicycles and dogs 😜 must stay outside.

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57.1 km

Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Like riding on a cloud, the new asphalt is A #1. Car free Saturday and Sunday, so watch out for pedestrians and ride away. Restrooms and waysides along the road.

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63.2 km

Boulder Bridge

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A beautiful stone bridge with an arch. The construction is completely different from the pedestrian bridges around it.

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68.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

20.5 km

16.3 km

3.22 km

1.53 km

616 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

18.3 km

8.54 km

972 m

394 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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View of the Georgetown Waterfront

Francis Scott Key Bridge

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls

Start of the Great Falls Foot Trail

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