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Rock Creek Trail – Query Mill & Glen Road loop from Braddock Road

Rock Creek Trail – Query Mill & Glen Road loop from Braddock Road

Hard

4.5

(6042)

18,004

riders

Rock Creek Trail – Query Mill & Glen Road loop from Braddock Road

05:56

132km

940m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 24.9 km for 68 m

Permit required: • 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.93 km

Mount Vernon Trail in Lady Bird Johnson Park

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The Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile scenic path in Virginia that runs along the Potomac River, connecting Gateway Park in Rosslyn to George Washington’s Mount Vernon old estate. The …

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13.2 km

Rock Creek Trail

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Rock Creek Trail is a popular spot for foot traffic. Starting from the parking lot off Virginia Avenue, the paved path follows Rock Creek, passing landmarks like the William Howard …

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14.1 km

Lock 4

Lake

17.3 km

Potomac Palisades Parkway

Nature Reserve

24.9 km

Glen Echo Park is an arts and cultural center, just north of D.C.. A formerly privately owned amusement park, it is now operated by the National Park Services. It’s open throughout the year to the public.

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42.2 km

Query Mill & Glen Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is the type of beautiful, tree lined roads that cyclists dream about. The only drawback is the narrow/non-existent shoulder, traffic is usually pretty low but take care around hills and bends with low visibility.

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120 km

Key Bridge Boathouse

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Boathouse where canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards can be rented. Great way to explore the Potomac shoreline up and down stream.

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123 km

Washington DC Skyline

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Along this section of the Mount Vernon Trail you have views across the Potomac and can see the Washington Monument rising above its surroundings.

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126 km

Plane Spotting at Gravelly Point Park

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Gravelly Point Park is overseen by the Nation Park Service as it lies within the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This unique location gives visitors an amazing opportunity to see planes …

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132 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.5 km

51.5 km

12.7 km

2.25 km

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

102 km

29.5 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Sunday 31 May

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Rock Creek Trail – Query Mill & Glen Road loop from Braddock Road

Mount Vernon Trail in Lady Bird Johnson Park

Rock Creek Trail

Glen Echo Park

Query Mill & Glen Road

Key Bridge Boathouse

Washington DC Skyline

Plane Spotting at Gravelly Point Park

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