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Meadowbrook Stables – Bethesda Trolley Trail loop from Bethesda

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Meadowbrook Stables – Bethesda Trolley Trail loop from Bethesda

Hard

2.6

(13)

runners

Meadowbrook Stables – Bethesda Trolley Trail loop from Bethesda

02:48

25.3km

150m

Running

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

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Rock Creek Stream Valley Park

Waverly - Schuylkill Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.15 km

Meadowbrook Stables

Highlight • Structure

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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7.20 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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10.0 km

Water fountain on Beach Drive

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the few water fountains on beach drive

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12.6 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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20.8 km

Bethesda Trolley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Bethesda Trolley Trail is a 5.9-mile paved multi-use trail that runs from the Twinbrook Metro Station to Battery Lane Park.

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25.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

9.57 km

2.40 km

2.23 km

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

7.01 km

232 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 5 July

35°C

23°C

82 %

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Meadowbrook Stables – Bethesda Trolley Trail loop from Bethesda

Meadowbrook Stables

View of the LDS temple

Water fountain on Beach Drive

Rock Creek

Bethesda Trolley Trail

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