18 mile paved trail that runs along the western side of the Potomac River from Mount Vernon in Fairfax County through Alexandria into Arlington. It is used as a major commuter route for cyclists getting into DC from south Arlington, Alexandria, and parts of Fairfax County.
Trail History[]
The Mount Vernon Trail was originally opened in May 1972 as a gravel path. Later, it was paved and expanded.
Notable Trail Segments[]
Places of Interest[]
- George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate
- Dyke Marsh
- Jones Point Lighthouse
- Woodrow Wilson Bridge
- Old Town Alexandria
- Washington National Airport
- Gravelly Point
- 14th Street Bridge
- Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial
- Arlington Memorial Bridge
- Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge
Cross Trails/Connections[]
- MVT - Route 1 Connector
- Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail
- Four Mile Run Trail
- Crystal City Connector
- 14th Street Bridge
- Columbia Island Marina Connector
- Memorial Circle
- Arlington Memorial Bridge
- Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge
- Custis Trail
Location[]
The full trail can be seen here: https://goo.gl/maps/YDt1GQu99fz
Links[]
- National Park Service - "Mount Vernon Trail" http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/mtvernontrail.htm