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First, in the ninteenth century, George Washington's former Mt. Vernon estate became a de facto national shrine. Then, in the 1930's, the federal government created the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway to carry motor vehicles to Mt. Vernon. Then, in 1973, they added the Mt. Vernon Trail, a paved strip of right-of-way for people who like to locomote by muscle power. Today, the trail attracts hikers, bikers, and other muscle-power users, and serves as a major element in the metro area's growing trail network. Trailhead: From Downtown Washington, DC: take 14th Street Bridge south towards
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