Rock Creek Park – Peirce Mill loop from Dupont Circle

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Rock Creek Park – Peirce Mill loop from Dupont Circle

Moderate

3.3

(26)

riders

Rock Creek Park – Peirce Mill loop from Dupont Circle

02:49

46.7km

230m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 142 m for 34 m

After 46.5 km for 34 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.92 km

Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

New construction of a bridge over the Anacostia River, completed in 2022. For us cyclists, the separate bike lane is important. The pleasing architecture with freely distinctive arches pleases the eye.

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17.7 km

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A well paved cycle path running through the marsh near the Kenilworth Park Aquatic Gardens. Some boardwalk and a few bridges. It feels like you're in a wilderness.

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21.8 km

Red Caboose at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Highlight • Structure

Near to the Bladenburg Waterfront Park.

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22.4 km

Anacostia River Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The boardwalk surface has seen better days. Very rough and bumpy. Caution!

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27.4 km

Rachel Carson Greenway and Sligo Creek Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Very easy to miss! Watch for the trail markers.

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37.4 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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40.3 km

Boulder Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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41.6 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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46.7 km

End point

Train Station

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