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Klingle Road Wooden Bridge – Rock Creek Park loop from Dupont Circle

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Klingle Road Wooden Bridge – Rock Creek Park loop from Dupont Circle

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4.9

(2163)

15,118

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Klingle Road Wooden Bridge – Rock Creek Park loop from Dupont Circle

03:13

53.2km

290m

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: April 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.9 km for 277 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.73 km

Klingle Road Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The cycle path meanders along the river and so some bridges are necessary. The variety is surprising, no two seem alike. This one is simply made of wood.

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4.98 km

Peirce Mill

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Peirce Mill, built in 1829 by Isaac Peirce on Rock Creek, once used water to power this mill that processed corn, wheat, and rye until its turbine shaft broke in …

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6.26 km

Boulder Bridge

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A beautiful stone bridge with an arch. The construction is completely different from the pedestrian bridges around it.

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6.42 km

Herring Highway

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This may look like a natural arrangement of rocks, but it is really a feat of engineering. Rocks are precisely placed to build a series of boulder step pools that …

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9.16 km

Rock Creek Park

Highlight • Forest

Rock Creek Park, spanning 1,754 acres, is a natural escape from city life, offering trails, wildlife, and historic landmarks. Founded by Congress in 1890, this national park features not only …

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14.1 km

Meadowbrook Stables

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Established in 1934, Meadowbrook Stables is a historic horseback riding school located along the Rock Creek Trail. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the grounds during summer hours, except for when …

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17.1 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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22.6 km

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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53.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

21.8 km

5.86 km

631 m

505 m

192 m

Surfaces

47.4 km

5.40 km

167 m

< 100 m

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Klingle Road Wooden Bridge – Rock Creek Park loop from Dupont Circle

Klingle Road Wooden Bridge

Peirce Mill

Boulder Bridge

Herring Highway

Rock Creek Park

Meadowbrook Stables

View of the LDS temple

Rock Creek

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