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Rock Creek Park – Peirce Mill loop from Rosslyn

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Rock Creek Park – Peirce Mill loop from Rosslyn

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Rock Creek Park – Peirce Mill loop from Rosslyn

02:18

40.8km

230m

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: May 8, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 34.4 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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2.03 km

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the trail offers a scenic stretch along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Originating as a vital trade route facilitating the transport of coal, lumber, and agricultural goods, …

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7.92 km

Dalecarlia Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The Dalecarlia Tunnel runs the Capital Crescent Trail under the Washington Aqueduct and MacArthur Boulevard. It was built in 1910 as a railway tunnel and is now over 100 years old.

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10.0 km

Loughborough Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

It was here that Nathan Loughborough built a mill around 1830 and participated in the growing wheat trade. It is reported that the mill ceased operations during the Civil War …

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16.3 km

Elmhirst Parkway Neighborhood Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

27.8 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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28.4 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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32.0 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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39.7 km

Key Bridge Boathouse

Highlight • Rest Area

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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40.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

8.61 km

1.48 km

923 m

361 m

336 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

6.90 km

3.77 km

105 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Thursday 21 May

22°C

14°C

67 %

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Rock Creek Park – Peirce Mill loop from Rosslyn

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail

Dalecarlia Tunnel

Loughborough Mill

Rock Creek Park

Joaquin Miller log cabin

Peirce Mill

Key Bridge Boathouse

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