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Water fountain on Beach Drive – Rock Creek loop from Garrett Park

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Water fountain on Beach Drive – Rock Creek loop from Garrett Park

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Water fountain on Beach Drive – Rock Creek loop from Garrett Park

00:59

17.0km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Waverly - Schuylkill Park

Rock Creek Stream Valley Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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665 m

Beach Road - Garret Park Rd to Cedar Ln

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely smooth low traffic section.

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5.51 km

Water fountain on Beach Drive

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the few water fountains on beach drive

Tip by

8.40 km

View of the LDS temple

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good views can be had along this section of the Rock Creek Trail. The main entrance is off Stoneybrook Drive.

Tip by

13.7 km

Rock Creek winds through the forest, even passing near downtown Bethesda. A paved multi-use path follows alongside, weaving through the woods and connecting several parks—a nice, shaded stretch for an easy ride.

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17.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

8.11 km

290 m

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

334 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Water fountain on Beach Drive – Rock Creek loop from Garrett Park

Beach Road - Garret Park Rd to Cedar Ln

Water fountain on Beach Drive

View of the LDS temple

Rock Creek

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