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Rock Creek Trail – Meadowbrook Stables loop from Friendship Heights

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United States

District Of Columbia

Rock Creek Trail – Meadowbrook Stables loop from Friendship Heights

Hard

4.9

(8875)

15,448

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Rock Creek Trail – Meadowbrook Stables loop from Friendship Heights

04:47

79.1km

470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 26.8 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.0 km

Rock Creek Stream Valley Park

Nature Reserve

22.0 km

To Lake Bernard Frank

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

A gentle climb from the Rock Creek Trail up to Lake Bernard Frank. Well paved trail suitable for all riders.

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23.7 km

Lake Bernard Frank

Highlight • Lake

This reservoir is a wonderful place to explore by bike or on foot. A network of trails lead around the water's edge and through the surrounding woodlands.

The main trail …

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28.1 km

Needwood Loop

Highlight • Trail

The Needwood loop is an easy 20 miles singletrack loop. Nothing is very technical, so this is perfect for beginners who want to go on a long ride through the D.C. suburbs.

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32.4 km

North Branch Stream Valley Park

Nature Reserve

50.4 km

Lake Needwood

Lake

51.7 km

Lake Needwood Southeast Shore

Highlight • Lake

Lake Needwood is a beautiful 75-acre lake at the start of the Rock Creek Trail. The lake is popular with boaters, swimmers and fishermen. It is a great place for …

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52.5 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There's a trail following the Rock Creek. The small river runs through the middle of the forest and it's nice to cycle along through the whole year.

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62.8 km

Beach Road - Garret Park Rd to Cedar Ln

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely smooth low traffic section.

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73.6 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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79.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.8 km

18.4 km

3.32 km

2.06 km

255 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.2 km

26.9 km

3.35 km

305 m

221 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Rock Creek Trail – Meadowbrook Stables loop from Friendship Heights

To Lake Bernard Frank

Lake Bernard Frank

Needwood Loop

Lake Needwood Southeast Shore

Rock Creek Trail

Beach Road - Garret Park Rd to Cedar Ln

Meadowbrook Stables

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