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Hawlings River – Upper Rock Creek Local Park loop from Washington Grove

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Hawlings River – Upper Rock Creek Local Park loop from Washington Grove

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Hawlings River – Upper Rock Creek Local Park loop from Washington Grove

02:24

40.7km

230m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Upper Rock Creek Local Park

Morgan Park

McCouley Park

Rachel Carson Conservation Park

Agricultural History Farm Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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992 m

Washington Grove Forest Preserve - West Woods

Nature Reserve

22.8 km

Elder Pine Brewing Company

Highlight • Pub

Elder Pine Brewing is a great place for a stop during a ride. There is outdoor seating, food trucks, and is located in a tranquil setting.

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23.2 km

Rachel Carson Conservation Park Trails

Highlight • Trail

This 650-acre park is dedicated to environmental preservation and honors environmental activist Rachel Carson with the conservation of the park. There are plenty of well-maintained dirt trails throughout the area as well.

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24.1 km

Hawlings River

Highlight • River

The Hawlings River is a 13-mile long tributray of the Patuxent River. This section of the river runs through the peaceful surroundings of the Rachel Carson Conservation Park.

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29.2 km

Upper Rock Creek Local Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This park is primarily a wide-open, lush green space with a dirt trail encircling its borders. It provides a peaceful and scenic environment for your ride.

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29.6 km

Upper Rock Creek Local Park

Highlight • Natural

Upper Rock Creek Local Park is a beautiful, open green space. It is a great setting to ride through as you are on Olney Laytonsville Road. The houses around the …

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40.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

8.29 km

4.70 km

1.63 km

716 m

407 m

Surfaces

35.0 km

4.64 km

861 m

216 m

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Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 23 August

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Hawlings River – Upper Rock Creek Local Park loop from Washington Grove

Elder Pine Brewing Company

Rachel Carson Conservation Park Trails

Hawlings River

Upper Rock Creek Local Park

Upper Rock Creek Local Park

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