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Rapids Bridge – Rock Creek Park loop from Rock Creek Park

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United States
District Of Columbia

Rapids Bridge – Rock Creek Park loop from Rock Creek Park

Moderate

2.7

(25)

50

hikers

Rapids Bridge – Rock Creek Park loop from Rock Creek Park

02:03

7.25km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Rock Creek Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

328 m

Rock Creek Park Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

At the Rock Creek Nature Center you can find all the information about the trails, exhibits about plants and animals in the area, and the very interesting planetarium.

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2

3.69 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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3

4.46 km

Rapids Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

One of the more modern bridges in this valley. Many may be prettier with their stone arches, but this one is extremely useful in this area for getting to Capitol Stones.

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4

5.07 km

Rock Creek Park

Highlight • Forest

A lovely park set in the beating heart of Washington, D.C. There are a myriad of trails, picnic and recreation areas, exhibits. In short, there's something for everyone!

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B

7.25 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

1.50 km

766 m

103 m

Surfaces

5.09 km

714 m

565 m

552 m

289 m

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