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District Of Columbia

Rock Creek Trail – Mount Zion Cemetery loop from Potomac Avenue

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Road cycling routes
United States
District Of Columbia

Rock Creek Trail – Mount Zion Cemetery loop from Potomac Avenue

Hard

4.8

(8721)

11,020

riders

Rock Creek Trail – Mount Zion Cemetery loop from Potomac Avenue

05:18

114km

950m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 80.9 km for 233 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.58 km

Fredrick Douglas Memorial Bridge Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot you get a fantastic view of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. The bridge was completed in 2021 and is a large, striking through arch bridge spanning South …

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2

5.31 km

National Mall

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The National Mall, located in Washington, D.C., is a historic and iconic open space stretching over 1.9 miles from the United States Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. It serves as …

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3

9.55 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rock Creek Trail is a popular spot for foot traffic. Starting from the parking lot off Virginia Avenue, the paved path follows Rock Creek, passing landmarks like the William Howard …

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4

10.1 km

C&O Canal Mile Marker 0

Highlight • Trail

This point marks the start of the 185-mile C&O Canal Towpath Trail that runs from Washington D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland. Originally built as a way for mules to tow boats …

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5

10.9 km

Capital Crescent Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Capital Crescent Trail follows the north shoreline of the Potomac river downstream into Washington, D.C. Currently the trail is around 7 miles long, but there is an extension planned for the near future.

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87.5 km

Cabin John Stream Valley Park

Nature Reserve

7

93.2 km

Glen Echo Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Glen Echo Park is an arts and cultural center, just north of D.C.. A formerly privately owned amusement park, it is now operated by the National Park Services. It’s open throughout the year to the public.

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101 km

Potomac Palisades Parkway

Nature Reserve

9

103 km

Key Bridge Boathouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Boathouse where canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards can be rented. Great way to explore the Potomac shoreline up and down stream.

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10

106 km

Mount Zion Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

From this spot on the Rock Creek Trail you can see the historic Mount Zion Cemetery. This historically significant burial ground is adjacent to the Female Union Band Society Cemetery, …

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B

114 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.5 km

44.7 km

14.9 km

4.01 km

518 m

261 m

Surfaces

93.7 km

19.6 km

239 m

125 m

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