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Parking or loading bicycle near mile zero in DC


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Speedy on 9/11/2017 12:00:46 AM:
Where is the best place to park a vehicle and load a bicycle after completing the trail near mile marker 0 in DC?

 
Richard from DC on 9/11/2017 6:34:16 AM:
The towpath ends under the elevated Whitehurst Freeway in Georgetown. There is plenty of street parking. It has parking meters. But since it's a deadend, you can double park while you load bikes onto a car. There is also street parking for miles in all directions. If you are asking where you can leave a car for an extended period, there are parking lots although they are rather expensive.

 
Rick from Grafton on 9/13/2017 7:19:29 AM:
If your biking the complete route park/leave your vehicle at Great Falls. With a pass you can park that multiple days. Your only 14 miles from the end of the trail. Contact me for more info.

 
Vinesy from Melrose on 9/23/2017 12:24:46 PM:
The official mile 0 is located behind Thompson Boat Center. Here is a video on how to find the marker.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kzs51zRsSY

There is a small parking lot for the Boat House. Check out their website

http://boatingindc.com/boathouses/thompson-boat-center/

Also, there is a parking garage for The Washington Harbour as well.

https://www.thewashingtonharbour.com/visiting-parking