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Rock Creek Park – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Grosvenor–Strathmore

Rock Creek Park – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Grosvenor–Strathmore

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2.9

(13)

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Rock Creek Park – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Grosvenor–Strathmore

01:52

42.7km

270m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.5 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.41 km

Rock Creek

Lake

9.54 km

National Park Seminary Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Picturesque neighborhood with castles, Victorian mansions, parks, statues and steep hills.

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13.0 km

Meadowbrook Stables

Highlight • Structure

Established in 1934, Meadowbrook Stables is a historic horseback riding school located along the Rock Creek Trail. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the grounds during summer hours, except for when …

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17.9 km

Rock Creek Park

Highlight • Forest

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 …

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18.2 km

Rock Creek Road Ford

Highlight • River

Beach drive used to ford the creek at this point and you would drive through the creek

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18.4 km

Joaquin Miller log cabin

Highlight • Monument

On Beach Drive, close to Military road. Picnic tables and rustic grill nearby. Bathroom and water fountain available. This is a picturesque cabin that reminds me of the little house on the prairie.

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18.5 km

Rock Creek Park bathrooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Flushable bathrooms with water for washing hands, accessible.

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22.7 km

Pierce Mill

Highlight • Monument

Once a working gristmill in the 1800s, Pierce Mill offers a glimpse into early Washington industry amid the woodland calm of Rock Creek Park. Today, its restored stone walls and …

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29.1 km

Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Like riding on a cloud, the new asphalt is A #1. Car free Saturday and Sunday, so watch out for pedestrians and ride away. Restrooms and waysides along the road.

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42.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

7.10 km

3.10 km

954 m

581 m

351 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

6.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 16 July

36°C

25°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

February 16, 2025,Beach Drive and RCP

Windy and stormy today... glad we were in RCP and made it to a shelter during the storm...

July 2, 2025,Geezer Goon group ride

This was supposed to be the week's recovery ride, but people were feeling antsy from not riding the past couple of days...

August 7, 2024,G2 group ride

Felt slow at the start but was able to keep up as this was a gentle ride...

November 6, 2024,W2 (winter Wednesdays) group ride

The weather was lovely today for an easy ride in the park!

October 12, 2025,Beach Drive

Cool, cloudy and windy day today with temperatures at around 17C.

November 20, 2024,W2 group ride

My speedometer must have been off. The distance appears to be 1.4 miles longer than actual... speed is probably around 17 mph

November 16, 2025,Beach Drive and Rock Creek Park

Cool 13C and very windy 🌬️ today.
Lots of leaves and twigs on the road, especially on portion of Beach Drive that is closed to traffic on weekends.

June 26, 2024,G2 (Geezer Goon)

My legs are still in pain from last Saturday, but riding on Beach drive and Rock Creek park is always pleasant!

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Rock Creek Park – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Grosvenor–Strathmore

National Park Seminary Historic District

Meadowbrook Stables

Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Road Ford

Joaquin Miller log cabin

Rock Creek Park bathrooms

Pierce Mill

Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park

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