The Mount Vernon Trail runs south from Georgetown along the Virginia side of the Potomac. After twenty miles, it terminates at Mount Vernon, the estate where George Washington spent his final years. This route is paved; thus on weekends runners can expect numerous bicyclists and roller-bladers. This is especially pronounced as the trail enters Old Town, Alexandria, ten miles south of Georgetown. Smart runners will start early.
The virtue of this route is that it is virtually impossible to get lost. It also has scenic vistas of the Potomac. If you want to make a one way trip of it, take the Trail to Old Town, and run west one mile along King Street to the King Street Metro. Take back to DC - Foggy Bottom is the closest Metro to Georgetown

The Potomac Runners sponsor a Saturday morning run along the southern reaches of the trail.

 Directions

1)    Begin at the 3300 Block of M Street NW proceeding west

2)    Take left at Key Bridge.

3)    Turn left at trailhead. This is just before you encounter the exit ramp for Route 66.

4)    Proceed south. Mile markers will help you determine pace and distance. Turn around halfway.

Georgetown has numerous places to quench your thirst and sate your appetite.

Last updated: September 14th, 1999. Back to WRC home page