Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 10, 2025

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Rock Creek Regional Park

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Start point

Parking

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Lake Needwood Southeast Shore

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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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1.13 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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9.12 km

Lake Bernard Frank

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This reservoir is a wonderful place to explore by bike or on foot. A network of trails lead around the water's edge and through the surrounding woodlands.

The main trail …

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11.1 km

To Lake Bernard Frank

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

A gentle climb from the Rock Creek Trail up to Lake Bernard Frank. Well paved trail suitable for all riders.

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12.3 km

Rock Creek Trail

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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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15.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

4.80 km

1.39 km

187 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.26 km

5.91 km

218 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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