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Rock Creek Park – Peirce Mill loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

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Rock Creek Park – Peirce Mill loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

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12,522

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Rock Creek Park – Peirce Mill loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

01:41

28.8km

250m

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: July 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.98 km for 111 m

After 13.9 km for 256 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.95 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rock Creek Trail is a 16-mile (25.7 km) Greenway between Needwood Lake and Beach Drive. The trail leads through Rock Greek Regional Park, a lovely nature spot amongst the urban …

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5.04 km

Mama Ayesha’s Restaurant Presidential Mural

Highlight • Monument

A mural painted in 2009 by Karla Rodas on the side wall of the Mama Ayesha’s Restaurant. It depicts the owner of the restaurant in midst of past presidents of …

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8.20 km

Pierce Mill

Highlight • Monument

Once a working gristmill in the 1800s, Pierce Mill offers a glimpse into early Washington industry amid the woodland calm of Rock Creek Park. Today, its restored stone walls and …

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11.8 km

Joaquin Miller log cabin

Highlight • Monument

On Beach Drive, close to Military road. Picnic tables and rustic grill nearby. Bathroom and water fountain available. This is a picturesque cabin that reminds me of the little house on the prairie.

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12.4 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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14.0 km

Rock Creek

Highlight • River

A small river flows through the park, which is also a nature reserve. Beautiful nature, many hiking and cycling trails meander through the valley.

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21.3 km

Peirce Mill

Highlight • Monument

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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28.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

4.36 km

852 m

339 m

206 m

161 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

3.84 km

221 m

Elevation

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Rock Creek Park – Peirce Mill loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

Rock Creek Trail

Mama Ayesha’s Restaurant Presidential Mural

Pierce Mill

Joaquin Miller log cabin

Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek

Peirce Mill

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