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Lake Needwood Southeast Shore – Rock Creek Trail loop from Gaithersburg

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United States
Maryland
Montgomery County
Gaithersburg

Lake Needwood Southeast Shore – Rock Creek Trail loop from Gaithersburg

Moderate

2.9

(25)

57

riders

Lake Needwood Southeast Shore – Rock Creek Trail loop from Gaithersburg

02:07

32.6km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.7 km for 197 m

After 25.4 km for 207 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.86 km

Crabbs Branch

Highlight • Lake

Right off of a busy road, but a nice sight.

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2

7.60 km

Lake Needwood

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This lake was formed in 1965 by damming Rock Creek. The purpose was to control floods and reduce soil erosion. You can rent pedal boats, rowboats, and canoes here. There …

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3

7.79 km

Lake Needwood (west shore)

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This lake was formed in 1965 by damming Rock Creek. The purpose was to control floods and reduce soil erosion. You can rent pedal boats, rowboats, and canoes here. There …

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4

8.93 km

Lake Needwood is a beautiful 75-acre lake at the start of the Rock Creek Trail. The lake is popular with boaters, swimmers and fishermen. It is a great place for …

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5

9.68 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There's a trail following the Rock Creek. The small river runs through the middle of the forest and it's nice to cycle along through the whole year.

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32.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

6.51 km

6.42 km

3.50 km

3.47 km

2.24 km

317 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

6.38 km

3.66 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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