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Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park

Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park

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Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park

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Rock Creek Park

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Location: Chevy Chase, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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kypriano

April 27, 2024

Road cycling

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 roads and your get a full workout in a wooded, picturesque nature landscape, right in the heart of DC. I feel blessed and grateful every time I ride here!

AeroPetr ✈🌍

November 7, 2022

Cycling

In part, the cycle path is separated from the road at the side. I prefer to share the lane with the runners and hikers than with the cars...

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Jason RW

January 13, 2019

Cycling

Rock Creek Park itself is a woodsy oasis in the DC metro area. While Beach drive is a main commuter route during the week, it is closed (for the majority …

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