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Rock Creek Park

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Rock Creek Park

Name: Rock Creek Park
Rating: 2

Recommended by 74 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

Rock Creek Park, spanning 1,754 acres, is a natural escape from city life, offering trails, wildlife, and historic landmarks. Founded by Congress in 1890, this national park features not only natural beauty but also family-friendly activities. Visitors can explore its flat paved trails, visit the Smithsonian National Zoo, or learn about history at the 19th-century Peirce Mill. Families can enjoy the Nature Center, and Discovery Room. The park also hosts stargazing at its planetarium, guided ranger walks, picnic spots, and opportunities to visit historic sites like Fort Stevens, where Lincoln stood during the Civil War.

AeroPetr ✈🌍

November 7, 2022

Water, forest, pure nature. Here you actually forget to be in the middle of the capital.

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Yulman

September 9, 2022

It is wonderful to be able to enjoy the park and its trails all year round. Be aware that some sections, if you go off the pavement, can be muddy during the rainy season.

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Location: District Of Columbia, United States

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Rock Creek Park

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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