Rock Creek Trail – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Eisenhower Avenue

Rock Creek Trail – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Eisenhower Avenue

Moderate

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Rock Creek Trail – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Eisenhower Avenue

02:57

68.9km

270m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 9, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 49.1 km for 790 m

Open: • 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • Public holidays

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.0 km

Plane Spotting at Gravelly Point Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gravelly Point Park is overseen by the Nation Park Service as it lies within the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This unique location gives visitors an amazing opportunity to see planes …

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19.4 km

Hains Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hains Point was named after the US Army Corps of Engineers' Peter Conover Hains. Peter Conover Hains was the engineer who made the Tidal Basin design. At this point the Potomac River, Washington Channel, and Anacostia River all meet.

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25.2 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rock Creek Trail is a popular spot for foot traffic. Starting from the parking lot off Virginia Avenue, the paved path follows Rock Creek, passing landmarks like the William Howard …

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27.2 km

Mount Zion Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

From this spot on the Rock Creek Trail you can see the historic Mount Zion Cemetery. This historically significant burial ground is adjacent to the Female Union Band Society Cemetery, …

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27.6 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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31.9 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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35.4 km

Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Like riding on a cloud, the new asphalt is A #1. Car free Saturday and Sunday, so watch out for pedestrians and ride away. Restrooms and waysides along the road.

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54.6 km

Reflecting Pool

Lake

57.2 km

Washington DC Skyline

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Along this section of the Mount Vernon Trail you have views across the Potomac and can see the Washington Monument rising above its surroundings.

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68.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.6 km

11.9 km

4.49 km

616 m

386 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.7 km

11.4 km

386 m

366 m

219 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 9 November

18°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

January 8, 2023,Mount Pleasant to Mount Vernon with the DC Steel Bicycle Club

Met up with the vintage steel cycling club in Washington DC for a relaxed ride out to Mount Vernon and back, with tamales and flan at the end. What a great day!

Sadly Komoot only recorded part of the ride.