Arlington Loop
My friend Cris and I drove down to Arlington and rode the three trail Arlington Loop. Only about 14 miles, but as it consists of three trails it covers a lot of different areas. Most interesting is the section of the Mount Vernon trail that goes along the Potomac past Reagan National Airport and has great views of DC. The Custis trail is narrow and hilly with lots of climbs through the woods.
It was a beautiful day so the trails were very crowded with pedestrians, picnickers, and cyclists of all ages from tots to seniors like me. Speeds were low, sometimes a slow walk, and with the afternoon sun visibility was challenging.
It was fun and the small taste makes me want to ride the Mount Vernon Trail again, this time with a stop at the mansion. I haven’t been there since 1981 so it would be very interesting to see again with the new historical perspectives.