Tidal Basin – Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park loop from Forest Glen

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Tidal Basin – Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park loop from Forest Glen

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Tidal Basin – Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park loop from Forest Glen

03:09

58.8km

240m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.9 km for 196 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.52 km

Carroll Avenue Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The original bridge was a low wooden bridge. The MDSHA tore down and remade the bridge in 2015. The MDSHA made sure to keep elements of the old bridge in the modern bridge.

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15.7 km

Anacostia River Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The boardwalk surface has seen better days. Very rough and bumpy. Caution!

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29.8 km

Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Some brand new trails around the wharf and bridge area, this is a sweet spot to either loop back south into National Harbor or head north up the Anacostia River trail.

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30.1 km

Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

New construction of a bridge over the Anacostia River, completed in 2022. For us cyclists, the separate bike lane is important. The pleasing architecture with freely distinctive arches pleases the eye.

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33.8 km

Tidal Basin

Highlight • Lake

Great facility that man / woman should definitely see during a visit...

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38.4 km

Lock 2

Lake

45.1 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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45.6 km

Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a cyclist heaven. Largely closed to vehicular traffic, very gradual incline going north and perfectly smooth tarmac. Excellent for testing your functional threshold. Combine with the hilly side …

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54.2 km

Meadowbrook Stables

Highlight • Structure

Established in 1934, Meadowbrook Stables is a historic horseback riding school located along the Rock Creek Trail. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the grounds during summer hours, except for when …

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58.8 km

End point

Train Station

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