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Peirce Mill

Peirce Mill

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Peirce Mill

Name: Peirce Mill
Rating: 2

Recommended by 53 cyclists

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: District Of Columbia, United States

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1. Lake Needwood via Rock Creek Trail — Rockville

65.7km

03:51

350m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rock Creek Park – Crossing Creek at Klingle Road loop from L'Enfant Plaza

51.7km

03:05

240m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rock Creek Park – Francis Scott Key Bridge loop from Bethesda

32.4km

01:57

200m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex

January 9, 2025

Peirce Mill, built in 1829 by Isaac Peirce on Rock Creek, once used water to power this mill that processed corn, wheat, and rye until its turbine shaft broke in 1897. Situated on a 960-acre plantation operated with slave labor, the mill became part of Rock Creek Park in 1890 through an Act of Congress. By the early 1900s, park managers enhanced the site with roads, bridges, and a dam. The New Deal legislation gave Rock Creek Park to the National Park Service in 1933, and the mill was restored. Today, visitors can explore the site, which includes parking, a visitor center, bathrooms, and a picnic area, as part of Rock Creek Park’s year-round attractions.

AeroPetr ✈🌍

April 4, 2021

There were many people everywhere. Sure, weekend, nice weather, nice piece of nature in the middle of the capital. And it's really very nice there.

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Yulman

September 9, 2022

This mill, built in 1829, is one of the many attractions along the way as we cycle along Rock Creek.

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Peirce Mill

1. Lake Needwood via Rock Creek Trail — Rockville

2. Rock Creek Park – Crossing Creek at Klingle Road loop from L'Enfant Plaza

3. Rock Creek Park – Francis Scott Key Bridge loop from Bethesda

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