9/11 Memorial Trail (route collection)

Ride the 9/11 Memorial Trail by bike: a big triangle linking New York City, Washington, DC/Pentagon, and the Flight 93 site in Shanksville, PA. This collection pulls together the many segments that make up the route, from city greenways to quiet roads and gravel towpaths.

You’ll see long stretches of dedicated cycleway and well-known trails like the C&O Canal Towpath, Great Allegheny Passage, and parts of the East Coast Greenway. Surfaces mix between paved, packed gravel, and a few short road connections, so it works for everything from relaxed day rides to multi-day tours or the full loop.

Check each segment for surface and access notes before you go. Towns offer regular food and lodging; rural sections can be sparse, so plan water and resupplies. Pick a section near you, link a few for a weekend, or go all-in and connect the three memorials.