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Rock Creek Trail – Lake Needwood Southeast Shore loop from Twinbrook

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Rock Creek Trail – Lake Needwood Southeast Shore loop from Twinbrook

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3.0

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Rock Creek Trail – Lake Needwood Southeast Shore loop from Twinbrook

01:20

18.1km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.9 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.83 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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7.87 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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9.19 km

Lake Needwood

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This lake was formed in 1965 by damming Rock Creek. The purpose was to control floods and reduce soil erosion. You can rent pedal boats, rowboats, and canoes here. There …

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9.39 km

Lake Needwood (west shore)

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This lake was formed in 1965 by damming Rock Creek. The purpose was to control floods and reduce soil erosion. You can rent pedal boats, rowboats, and canoes here. There …

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18.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

2.60 km

2.27 km

1.63 km

289 m

199 m

Surfaces

8.94 km

6.36 km

2.51 km

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Rock Creek Trail – Lake Needwood Southeast Shore loop from Twinbrook

Rock Creek Trail

Lake Needwood Southeast Shore

Lake Needwood

Lake Needwood (west shore)

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