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Pierce Mill – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Dupont Circle

Pierce Mill – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Dupont Circle

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Pierce Mill – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Dupont Circle

01:59

45.1km

300m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.01 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.73 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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5.99 km

Ross Drive Northwest, Rock Creek Park

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Climb Ridge Road and cross Ross Drive Bridge, which features an open-spandrel concrete arch and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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9.03 km

Rock Creek Park bathrooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Flushable bathrooms with water for washing hands, accessible.

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9.10 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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17.2 km

National Park Seminary Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Picturesque neighborhood with castles, Victorian mansions, parks, statues and steep hills.

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23.4 km

Rock Creek

Lake

33.5 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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45.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

10.7 km

497 m

229 m

204 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

4.87 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

32°C

23°C

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Comments

October 12, 2025,Beach Drive

Cool, cloudy and windy day today with temperatures at around 17C.

November 16, 2025,Beach Drive and Rock Creek Park

Cool 13C and very windy 🌬️ today.
Lots of leaves and twigs on the road, especially on portion of Beach Drive that is closed to traffic on weekends.

June 26, 2024,G2 (Geezer Goon)

My legs are still in pain from last Saturday, but riding on Beach drive and Rock Creek park is always pleasant!

December 7, 2025,Beach Drive

Only 2C this afternoon. I omitted the Ridge Road and Mormon Temple climbs today.

February 1, 2025,Rock Creek Park with Kypriano

I ran into Kypriano mid-ride; not really a big surprise.
Hard to believe, but portions of Beach Drive are still covered with ice from the snow we had over 3 weeks ago.

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Pierce Mill – Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park loop from Dupont Circle

Pierce Mill

Ross Drive Northwest, Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Park bathrooms

Joaquin Miller log cabin

National Park Seminary Historic District

Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park

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