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Klingle Road Wooden Bridge – Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park loop from Shaw–Howard University

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United States

District Of Columbia

Klingle Road Wooden Bridge – Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park loop from Shaw–Howard University

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Klingle Road Wooden Bridge – Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park loop from Shaw–Howard University

03:40

60.1km

360m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25.7 km for 74 m

After 41.3 km for 87 m

After 52.6 km for 92 m

After 53.3 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.62 km

Klingle Road Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The cycle path meanders along the river and so some bridges are necessary. The variety is surprising, no two seem alike. This one is simply made of wood.

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5.87 km

Peirce Mill, built in 1829 by Isaac Peirce on Rock Creek, once used water to power this mill that processed corn, wheat, and rye until its turbine shaft broke in 1897. Situated on a 960-acre plantation operated with slave labor, the mill became part of Rock Creek Park in 1890 through an Act of Congress. By the early 1900s, park managers enhanced the site with roads, bridges, and a dam. The New Deal legislation gave Rock Creek Park to the National Park Service in 1933, and the mill was restored. Today, visitors can explore the site, which includes parking, a visitor center, bathrooms, and a picnic area, as part of Rock Creek Park’s year-round attractions.

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6.42 km

Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a cyclist heaven. Largely closed to vehicular traffic, very gradual incline going north and perfectly smooth tarmac. Excellent for testing your functional threshold. Combine with the hilly side roads and your get a full workout in a wooded, picturesque nature landscape, right in the heart of DC. I feel blessed and grateful every time I ride here!

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45.4 km

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

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One of the locks (#6 of 75) on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. These should ensure the shipping traffic between Cumberland and Washington to transport coal.
The lock keeper's houses next to the lock have been restored and can be used as overnight accommodation.

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45.7 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

48.3 km

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

Highlight • Bridge

It's just a shame that cycling is only allowed on the paved road. The many earthy trails to the right and left of the road are very tempting for a mountain biker. Unfortunately explicitly forbidden.

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52.6 km

Potomac River

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The Potomac River, stretching 405 miles from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, ranks as the fourth-largest river on the East Coast. Swimming is prohibited in the District of Columbia's portion of the river. George Washington envisioned the Potomac as "the great avenue into the Western Country," and it played a central role in his life, serving as a vital hub during his era. For scenic views of the Potomac River on a bike, follow the Capital Crescent Trail, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail, or the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

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53.0 km

Francis Scott Key Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a paved path across the bridge with metal railings separating pedestrians/cyclists from vehicular traffic. It feels safe but it can be a little loud. The views are beautiful.

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55.0 km

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

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The cycle path leading here offers magnificent views of the city at any time of the day or night almost along its entire length.

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60.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

24.4 km

5.56 km

909 m

545 m

277 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

17.7 km

7.50 km

3.81 km

443 m

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Klingle Road Wooden Bridge – Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park loop from Shaw–Howard University

Klingle Road Wooden Bridge

Peirce Mill

Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

Potomac River

Francis Scott Key Bridge

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

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