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Rock Creek Park – Klingle Road Wooden Bridge loop from L'Enfant Plaza

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Rock Creek Park – Klingle Road Wooden Bridge loop from L'Enfant Plaza

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Rock Creek Park – Klingle Road Wooden Bridge loop from L'Enfant Plaza

03:04

51.5km

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: May 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 41.7 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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3.28 km

View of the Washington Monument from the 14th Street Bridge

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Long bridge with a nice view of the mall. The bike and footpath (unfortunately it is a shared path) is quite narrow and busy. In addition, they are often downright …

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4.01 km

View of the Washington Monument from Lady Bird Johnson Park

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A well-developed, but also frequented bike path with a magnificent panorama of the mall. From the Lincoln Memorial to the Obelisk to the Jefferson Memorial, everything is obvious.

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12.7 km

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

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It's just a shame that cycling is only allowed on the paved road. The many earthy trails to the right and left of the road are very tempting for a mountain biker. Unfortunately explicitly forbidden.

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23.4 km

Elmhirst Parkway Neighborhood Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

35.0 km

Rock Creek Park

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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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38.0 km

Boulder Bridge

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

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39.2 km

Peirce Mill

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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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40.5 km

Klingle Road Wooden Bridge

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The cycle path meanders along the river and so some bridges are necessary. The variety is surprising, no two seem alike. This one is simply made of wood.

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46.5 km

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

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The cycle path leading here offers magnificent views of the city at any time of the day or night almost along its entire length.

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48.6 km

Ash Woods

Forest

51.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.1 km

7.89 km

2.30 km

1.16 km

889 m

148 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

8.17 km

1.40 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

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View of the Washington Monument from the 14th Street Bridge

View of the Washington Monument from Lady Bird Johnson Park

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

Rock Creek Park

Boulder Bridge

Peirce Mill

Klingle Road Wooden Bridge

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

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