Mount Vernon Trail north from Reagan National Airport



Washington Monument & Jefferson Memorial



This walk allows great opportunity for viewing the Washington, DC skyline, the Potomac River, and the monuments.

From the Reagan National Airport stop, head out and north to the Mount Vernon Trail. 

You can stop at Gravelly Point Park and enjoy a picnic on the grass, fishing in the Potomac, or just sit and watch the planes come in.

Beyond Gravelly Point, the Mount Vernon trail follows the river, offering terrific views of the monuments, as well as passing by the Navy and Marine Memorial and Lady Bird Johnson Memorial park.



Further on, follow the paths to Arlington Memorial Bridge and Arlington Cemetery, where those wishing for a shorter walk can hop back on to the Metro. 



Gravelly Point Park



Cross Arlington Memorial Bridge and make your way past the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument to the Smithsonian Metro.

Distance:  5 miles

Accessibility:  Smooth bike paths and paved walkways

Route Map:   http://www.mapmywalk.com/routes/view/31510642