Park Valley Road Bridge – Rock Creek loop from Takoma

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Park Valley Road Bridge – Rock Creek loop from Takoma

Moderate

3.2

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Park Valley Road Bridge – Rock Creek loop from Takoma

01:17

30.5km

180m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Rock Creek Stream Valley Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.51 km

Park Valley Road Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

In 2019 the Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich cam together with the Silver Spring community members and Federal, State and local officials in November and dedicated this bridge. This bridge …

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9.41 km

National Park Seminary Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Picturesque neighborhood with castles, Victorian mansions, parks, statues and steep hills.

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10.5 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.

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13.2 km

Water fountain on Beach Drive

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the few water fountains on beach drive

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15.7 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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26.1 km

Sligo Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sligo Creek Trail is a 10.2-mile paved, multi-use path that meanders alongside Sligo Creek through Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland. Stretching from Wheaton Regional Park to the Northwest …

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