The Memorial Bridge-14th Street Bridge Loop provides excellent views of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Potomac River, and The Jefferson Memorial. Be careful when crossing streets on Mall. Visitors in cars don't always notice runners. This route can be run on both weekdays and weekends.

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Start in front of U.S. Capitol (3^rd and Pennsylvania, NW)

1) Proceed up Mall 1.75 miles to Lincoln Memorial. Either side of Mall acceptable

2) Go around Lincoln on the left (south) side.

3) Proceed across Memorial Bridge

4) After crossing bridge, bear left

5) Cross over the G W Parkway. Bear left, towards Mt. Vernon Bike Path that runs parallel to Potomac River

6) Proceed south along bike trail to the 14^th Street Bridge. This will be the first bridge you encounter

7) Cross over Potomac on 14^th Street Bridge.

8) Stay on sidewalk with road to your right, and the Jefferson Memorial to your left

9) Cross Maine Avenue. Get on 14^th Street going north (you will be heading toward the Washington Monument)

10) When you come to 14^th Street and the Mall, take a right on Mall. Return to where you started.