Mount Vernon Trail

1198 George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22314

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OWNER: National Park Service - George Washington Memorial Parkway

CONTACT: 703-289-2500

WEBSITE: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/mtvernontrail.htm

EVENTS: Events/Classes at this Park

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Hours: The Mount Vernon Trail is open year-round from 6 am to 10 pm. Commuters may use the trail at any time.

ACCESS POINTS: US 29 and George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Roslyn, VA Roosevelt Island, George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22209 Gravelly Point, George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22202 Daingerfield Island, George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22314 Jones Point Park, 100 Jones Point Dr, Alexandria, VA 23242 Belle Haven Park, George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22307 Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308 Mount Vernon Estate at George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Mount Vernon, VA

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: National Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: The Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile paved multi-use trail that stretches from George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate to Theodore Roosevelt Island. It connects with regional trails, including the Potomac Heritage, Custis, Rock Creek, Four Mile Run, and Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trails.

The trail follows the course of the Potomac, passing through parks, yacht clubs, wetlands, neighborhoods, towns and wooded acres.

To request a ranger program along the Mount Vernon Trail call 703u2011235u20111530

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Parking on Street, Public Transit: Bus, Public Transit: Train, Bike Racks

pDriving Directions: The Mount Vernon Trail parallels the George Washington Memorial Parkway between Theodore Roosevelt Island and Mount Vernon. The trail can be accessed from any of the parks on the parkway between these points, with the exception of Roaches Run.

kParking Instructions: Free parking is available at the following parks: Theodore Roosevelt Island, Dangerfield Island, Gravelly Point, LBJ Memorial Grove, Jones Point Park, Belle Haven Park, Riverside Park, Fort Hunt Park, Mount Vernon Estate.

lBus Route: 11Y most stops are within a short walk/ride to the trail.

To Mount Vernon Estate: Fairfax Connector Bus #101, the Fort Hunt Line

sTrain Line and Stop: Blue Line to Arlington Cemetery Metro Station.
Blue and Yellow Lines to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Station.
Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines to the Rosslyn Metro Station.

It is about a 5 minute walk to the trail from these stations

*Bikes are not permitted on the trains during weekday rush hour periods.

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Trails

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved

Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Inline Skating, Bicycling, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: Over 10 miles

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Boardwalk

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle, Moderate

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas, Fitness/Exercise Stations, Drinking Water, Historic Sites

OTHER:

Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs

Natural Water Feature: River/Channel, Wetlands

Last Updated Jul 25, 2017