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Rock Creek Trail – LDS Temple loop from Twinbrook

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Rock Creek Trail – LDS Temple loop from Twinbrook

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Rock Creek Trail – LDS Temple loop from Twinbrook

01:49

31.7km

180m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.4 km for 259 m

After 26.0 km for 277 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.76 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.

Tip by

11.9 km

Water fountain on Beach Drive

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the few water fountains on beach drive

Tip by

14.9 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.

Tip by

15.8 km

LDS Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

LSD stands for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This enormous church was cost $15 million to build in 1968. It's highest spire is 288 feet tall. Appointments …

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19.8 km

Beach Road - Garret Park Rd to Cedar Ln

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely smooth low traffic section.

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31.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

7.38 km

1.26 km

985 m

860 m

228 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

6.32 km

1.00 km

204 m

119 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Rock Creek Trail – LDS Temple loop from Twinbrook

Rock Creek Trail

Water fountain on Beach Drive

View of the LDS temple

LDS Temple

Beach Road - Garret Park Rd to Cedar Ln

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