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Peirce Mill – Rock Creek Park loop from Van Ness–UDC

Peirce Mill – Rock Creek Park loop from Van Ness–UDC

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Peirce Mill – Rock Creek Park loop from Van Ness–UDC

00:36

12.3km

110m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.83 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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555 m

Howard University Divinity School

Highlight • Religious Site

2.22 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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2.26 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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5.85 km

Rock Creek Park bathrooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Flushable bathrooms with water for washing hands, accessible.

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5.92 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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6.10 km

Rock Creek Road Ford

Highlight • River

Beach drive used to ford the creek at this point and you would drive through the creek

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6.48 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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11.9 km

Connecticut Avenue, Upper Northwest DC

Highlight • Cycleway

12.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.27 km

1.46 km

716 m

511 m

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.39 km

4.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Peirce Mill – Rock Creek Park loop from Van Ness–UDC

Howard University Divinity School

Pierce Mill

Peirce Mill

Rock Creek Park bathrooms

Joaquin Miller log cabin

Rock Creek Road Ford

Rock Creek Park

Connecticut Avenue, Upper Northwest DC

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