Modern footbridge over parkway to Ridge Drive near the corner 61st Street.Ĭabin John Shopping Center (at MaCarthur and 79th St) located about 0.5 mile away from river (Deli / Store). Last bicycle river crossing to Virginia until Milepost 34.5 Near intersection of Canal and Foxhall Roads.Ģ02.244.0461: Snack Bar. 1057 Thomas Jefferson St, NW, Washington, DC 20007Īccess via tunnel underneath the Canal. Continue downstream via the Rock Creek Bicycle Trail.Ģ02.653.5190: National Park Visitor Center. Just south of the Pennsylvania Ave and Rock Creek Pkwy intersection. This lets the park rangers know which vehicles are Would like to leave your vehicle overnight, I suggest you contact the nearest Generally speaking, overnight parking is discouraged at most of these access points. The following table lists all 'reasonable' access points along the towpath. Wonderful bike ride along the Potomac River using the Rock Creek and This lot is located about five miles south of the Georgetown Trail Head, but it is a really This lot only charges about $9 per day, and is easily reached from the George Washington Memorial Parkway and The garage at the corner of M and Water St was charging $14 per day (I expect the rates vary).Īn alternative to the downtown parking garages is the long-term parking lot at Reagan National Airport. Washington, DC: If you leave you car at the Georgetown end, then your best bet would be to use one of the many Mount Vernon trail passes Reagan National Airport parking lot. Just be sure to check in at the Visitor Center to let them know you are leaving your car overnight. If this is the case, then your best bet would be Great Falls. Now, I perfectly understand if some folks are freaked out by the thought of driving in a 'big'Ĭity like Washington (it's really not that bad). The problem with this lot is that it's 14 miles outside of Washington! If you're going toĭo the towpath, you've got to do the whole thing! Besides, downtown Washington is a great The lot is very easy to get to from the Capital Beltway (Exit 41), and it's out inīoonies.

Great Falls, MD: Many people like to leave their cars at the The main police station is located right across He thenĭirected my attention to the other side of the street. Parking attendant if they had any 'crime problems' with overnight parking, he said no. Unlike the long-term lot, the parking garage will cost you some money ($4 per day). Garage located two blocks north of the visitor center, at the corner of N Mechanic and Frederick Streets. If this fact does not reassure you, then an alternative parking suggestion would be the public parking There has so far been no reported break-ins or vandalism. The lot isįairly isolated and has no visibility from the Visitor Center. The first time I saw the lot, I was immediately concerned. This section provides some tipsĪbout where to leave your car so you don't need to worry.Ĭumberland, MD: In Summer 2001, a new long term parking lot was established near the Cumberland Trailhead. The last thing you want to worry about is your car. Where can I leave my car? While enjoying your overnight trip down the towpath,

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