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Forest Glen

Rock Creek – Rock Creek Trail loop from Forest Glen

Moderate

4.7

(7253)

12,339

riders

Rock Creek – Rock Creek Trail loop from Forest Glen

01:38

27.1km

170m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 50 m for 9 m

After 27.0 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.35 km

View of the LDS temple

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good views can be had along this section of the Rock Creek Trail. The main entrance is off Stoneybrook Drive.

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2

8.88 km

Rock Creek

Highlight • River

Rock Creek winds through the forest, even passing near downtown Bethesda. A paved multi-use path follows alongside, weaving through the woods and connecting several parks—a nice, shaded stretch for an easy ride.

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3

15.5 km

Water fountain on Beach Drive

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the few water fountains on beach drive

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4

16.8 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rock Creek Trail is a 14.5-mile trail that runs from Rock Creek Regional park to Washington DC. The trail is fully paved and does not have too much elevation change, so it is not particularly challenging.

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B

27.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

7.15 km

6.15 km

2.80 km

239 m

137 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

3.22 km

144 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Sunday 8 November

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