The way points of this bicycle route:
Hig Traffic Road - use caution!
Only a short distance on this high traffic road. Be careful.
Wath out for the tour buses in this area.
Good place to take a rest and top off on water. Two water fountains in the Mt. Vernon Area. Pick up the Mount Vernon trail at the end of the parking lit.
Start of the Mount Vernnon Trail
Wooden Bridge.
Elevated trail (wooden roadway)
Elevated Trail (wooden bridge)
Contruction of the Woodrow Wilson bridge has create some disruption in the bike route, Wate for Detour and Bike route signs.
If you loose the trail - head towards the railroad tracks - towards the water.
Loop around under the bridge.
Your are now on Four Mile Run Trail
Watach for the signs. Head towards Shirlington.
Follow the water (four mile run)
Use the pedestrian bridge to cross the freeway (I-395)
Shirlington is a nice place to take a rest. Plenty of outdoor benches, restaurants, and a fountain to cool your feet !
Mile 0 (start ) of the W&OD Trail. Water fountain.
Welcome to Bikely, take a step by step tour of this path:
Press Start Tour - then use the navigation buttons below to move along the path.
70 mile tour using the Fairfax County Parkway trail, Mt. Vernon Trail and W&OD Trail.
Tagged with: Recreational, Onroad, Smooth, Intermediate, Safe, Scenic, Touring
