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Rock Creek Trail – Rock Creek Trail loop from Howard University

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United States
District Of Columbia

Rock Creek Trail – Rock Creek Trail loop from Howard University

Moderate

4.6

(4867)

10,114

runners

Rock Creek Trail – Rock Creek Trail loop from Howard University

01:09

10.8km

90m

Running

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.98 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trial is hardly to find from 26 St NW/M St NW, impossible by bike, hard for runners. The path is partially blocked by fallen trees and overgrown. But for cross runners it’s really funny and challenging.

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2

5.56 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rock Creek Trail is a popular spot for foot traffic. Starting from the parking lot off Virginia Avenue, the paved path follows Rock Creek, passing landmarks like the William Howard …

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3

7.57 km

Mount Zion Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

From this spot on the Rock Creek Trail you can see the historic Mount Zion Cemetery. This historically significant burial ground is adjacent to the Female Union Band Society Cemetery, …

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4

7.91 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rock Creek Trail is a 16-mile (25.7 km) Greenway between Needwood Lake and Beach Drive. The trail leads through Rock Greek Regional Park, a lovely nature spot amongst the urban …

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.70 km

798 m

252 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.73 km

2.83 km

997 m

178 m

< 100 m

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Monday 6 July

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