The Alexandria Loop

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Alexandria, VA, US

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Best Bike Rides DC

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17 mi.

710 ft.

Documented in Best Rides Washington D.C., this ride will take you through the third most densely populated city in the United States, Alexandria, Virginia. Along the way you’ll ride through upscale neighborhoods, ethnically diverse areas, and the north side of Old Town. You can also make a pit stop at the Masonic Memorial, or continue through an industrial complex that will lead you to Alexandria’s new brewery, Port City.

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Documented in [Best Rides Washington D.C.](http://amzn.to/22b5GVb), this ride will take you through the third most densely populated city in the United States, Alexandria, Virginia. Along the way you’ll ride through upscale neighborhoods, ethnically diverse areas, and the north side of Old Town. You can also make a pit stop at the Masonic Memorial, or continue through an industrial complex that will lead you to Alexandria’s new brewery, Port City.

# Route

* @poi[Park](5548743) at Cameron Run Park next to the great waves waterpark.
* The route travels in a clockwise direction through Alexandria along some of its most iconic paths, including @slice[Holmes Run](d,311.58,5202.74) and @point[Dora Kelly Park](d,4451.59).
* The route will take you @point[under](d,3158.61) AND @point[over](d,10360.34) route 395.
* Close to the end of the route you'll pass in front of one of Alexandria's newest landmarks, @poi[Port City Brewing Company](1863016). If the pineapple is out, the tap room is open for business.

## Additional Details

* There is a Water Park at the starting point of this ride, perfect at the end of a hot summer day ride
* If you are riding with kids I recommend just doing the portion of Holmes Run up to and under 395 and back, and then finishing the day with a Putt Putt game at the Camero Run Putt Putt golf course
* This ride is documented in detail in [Best Rides Washington D.C.](http://amzn.to/22b5GVb).

The Alexandria Loop

Route Overview

Route Details

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