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Today, the Mount Vernon Trail is an 18.5-mile anchor in our region’s trail network with approximately one million annual users. It is part of the East Coast Greenway and the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, as well as the Arlington Loop. That we have this amazing trail for recreation and transportation is thanks to these two ...
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Head out on this 37.2-mile out-and-back trail near Mount Vernon, Virginia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 11 h 45 min to complete. This is a very popular area for road biking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
The 18.5-mile trail winds along the Virginia side of the Potomac River between Theodore Roosevelt Island and George Washington's home at Mount Vernon, with scenic view of Old Town Alexandria and the alluring Dyke Marsh along the way. The trail has only 3 hills from start to finish.
