[Gr P]

Hi Terpfan,

I had considered cutting through Rose Hill and through the Winslow subdivision to hit Clermont right at the top of the steep descent and come out on Eisenhower at the big wall and Ike 495 ramps. That used to be my route in the late 70’s through very early 80’s before they closed Claremont to through traffic, when I worked at Cameron Station (“the good old days”). That does add another 15-20 minutes to my commute. Thus far, pedaling down Telegraph seems to be working alright.

[Gr P]

Heya, Rootchopper, I checked it out Saturday morning and was able to see the path right at the crosswalk up the ramp, concealed by the concrete barriers.

Thank you so much for pointing out the path to me. As often as I’ve taken that ramp or driven past it, I never noticed it. Now commuting will be a significantly more pleasant experience knowing I’ll be on a path all the way down to Eisenhower!

[Gr P]

Hello Rootchopper,

Thank you for your input. I “think” I can picture where / what you mean? I am fairly familiar with Eisenhower Ave., particularly the area around the Metro station. I’ve never noticed any type of separated path on the ramp to Eisenhower.

Tell me if I’m correct, please. When coming down right side of Telegraph (requires crossing Telegraph at least twice from Hayfield Kingstowne area to stay on a path rather than road), cross N. Kings Hwy, cross Huntington Ave. and then come to the inclined ramp leading from Telegraph to Eisenhower.

At the bottom of the ramp at the intersection, Ike Metro station to the right, Starbucks straight across the intersection at Ike Ave. and Grist? I know that Grist Mill is adjacent to NSF, CVS and restaurants / movie theater. I definitely know where Delaney is over at the PTO across from Alexandria Metro station.

If I can make it onto Eisenhower, I might take a right and go to the end and hit Duke near Whole Foods, then head down Duke until S. Union and onto the path by Oronoco Bay Park.

I just cannot picture where the separated path might be unless it’s concealed by the concrete barriers leading up the ramp? I’m going to drive over to the ramp at Eisenhower this weekend and try to locate that path.

Much appreciated Rootchopper!

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