Jones Falls – Jones Falls loop from Johns Hopkins University - Homewood Campus

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Jones Falls – Jones Falls loop from Johns Hopkins University - Homewood Campus

Moderate

3.5

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Jones Falls – Jones Falls loop from Johns Hopkins University - Homewood Campus

01:08

17.6km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Lake Roland

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7.73 km

Jones Falls

Highlight • River

Jones Falls is a 17-mile stream that is dammed to create Lake Roland. It runs through the city of Baltimore and empties into the Inner Harbor downtown.

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Jones Falls

Highlight • River

As you cross over Jones Falls you get a great view of the Lake Roland Dam. The dam was completed in 1861 to meet the needs of Baltimore's growing population and today stands as a historical landmark.

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8.89 km

Lake Roland Park Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This gorgeous elevated boardwalk stretches for about a quart of a mile and gives great views of the forest and Jones Falls.

The Nature Center at the east end has …

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14.6 km

Roland Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

This tower was originally built in 1905 to provide water for the surrounding area. It has since become a rallying point for community and local restoration efforts.

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