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Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon – W&OD Trail — Leesburg section loop from Purcellville

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Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon – W&OD Trail — Leesburg section loop from Purcellville

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Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon – W&OD Trail — Leesburg section loop from Purcellville

06:04

104km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: August 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.89 km

Stretch of Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The stretch of the W&OD from Leesburg to Purcellville (~10 miles) is by far the best section.

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9.52 km

Clarkes Gap Stone-Arch Bridge on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Highlight • Bridge

At 582 feet, Clarkes Gap, was the highest point on the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad. The stone bridge dates from the 1870s, but instead of a railway line now going underneath, there is a recreational trail and this is a super trail for cycling.

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22.7 km

Luck Stone Quarry Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a viewpoint alongside the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. The viewpoint has views to Luck Stone Quarry, which belongs to Luck Stone, the company is the largest producer of stone sand and gravel in the US. Here you can have a closer look of how is the mining process.

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38.8 km

Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike shop right off the trail with coffee and beer. First time there was today, and I'll definitely be stopping by again.

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39.0 km

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

All told, this converted rail trail runs for 45 miles through Virginia. The surface is a mix of pavement and crushed stone. You'll also find a good few bike shops along its length, offering bike rentals, repairs, and also beer, coffee, and snacks.

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51.6 km

Caboose Brewery

Highlight • Pub

No matter what you like to have on your ride you can find it here. There's great beer, and food, but also coffee and pastries. It's location along the W&OD Trail make it the perfect spot to begin and end your ride, or make it your turn around point to have a break and a beverage.

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52.3 km

LOVE sign on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The Washington & Old Dominion Trail is a paved two-lane bike that runs for 45 miles. This segment between Vienna and Reston has relatively few road crossings. You share the trail with hikers and other trail users.

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88.6 km

W&OD Trail — Leesburg section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Completely paved and totaling right around 45 miles, the Washington & Old Dominion Trail is a super popular option for paved bike riding around the area. You can use the trail to make different loops or just do out and backs. Some sections (like this one) spend a good bit of time near cars and city streets, while other sections are through fields and countryside.

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104 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

104 km

352 m

320 m

124 m

Surfaces

102 km

2.42 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 26 August

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Stretch of Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Clarkes Gap Stone-Arch Bridge on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Luck Stone Quarry Overlook

Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

Caboose Brewery

LOVE sign on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

W&OD Trail — Leesburg section

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