C & O Canal Towpath - Road
Description: Great natural scenery and relaxing environment
Difficulty: All Levels
Location: Along the Potomac River from Cumberland, MD to Georgetown
Cabin John Park - MTB
Description: Close to home, well groomed, not very technical
Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate
Location: Accessible from Tuckerman or Democracy
Haines Point "Nooner" - Road
Description: 30-60 minute hammer-fest on a flat course, complete with breakaways, chase downs, and sprints. It’s a great high-intensity workout during a lunch break
Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
Location: Haines Point, behind the Jefferson Memorial
MacArther Blvd - Road
Description: Flat road with a bike path. Multiple attractions (Glen Echo, Great Falls, etc.), usually low traffic; connects to the Capital Crescent Trail
Difficulty: Beginner
Location: Runs from the Southern most end of Falls Road into Washington, DC
River Road to Seneca/28 or Poolesville - Road
Description: Good road ride, some hill climbing
Difficulty: All Levels
Location: River Road and Falls Road; ride River Road north bound to Seneca
Schaeffer Farm - MTB
Description: Over 12 miles of single track trails close to home, definitely the best mountain bike area in Montgomery County
Difficulty: All Levels
Location: Schaeffer Farm Rd. ¼ mile past S. Germantown Rec. Center
Skyline Drive from Front Royal - Road
Description: Amazing scenery. Long, easy climbs with long, fast descents. Ideal place for hill training
Difficulty: Intermediate
Location: Off Route 66 in Front Royal. Start at the gate into Shenandoah and start climbing
We recommend that you confirm trail openings and locations with local resources.
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