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Rock Creek – Rock Creek Park loop from Rock Creek Park

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Rock Creek – Rock Creek Park loop from Rock Creek Park

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Rock Creek – Rock Creek Park loop from Rock Creek Park

02:50

10.5km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Stream Valley Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.06 km

Rock Creek

Highlight • River

A small river flows through the park, which is also a nature reserve. Beautiful nature, many hiking and cycling trails meander through the valley.

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6.98 km

Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This part of the trail is not the only scenically impressive part. Every bridge and path along Rock Creek is worth the hike.

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7.83 km

Rock Creek Park

Highlight • Forest

Rock Creek Park, spanning 1,754 acres, is a natural escape from city life, offering trails, wildlife, and historic landmarks. Founded by Congress in 1890, this national park features not only …

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8.30 km

Bench at the creek

Highlight • Bridge

Here you can cross the river with the help of a fallen tree. The emphasis is on can, because a little further up the river there is a "normal" bridge. …

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8.43 km

Joaquin Miller log cabin

Highlight • Monument

On Beach Drive, close to Military road. Picnic tables and rustic grill nearby. Bathroom and water fountain available. This is a picturesque cabin that reminds me of the little house on the prairie.

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8.50 km

Rock Creek Park bathrooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Flushable bathrooms with water for washing hands, accessible.

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10.2 km

Fort DeRussy (Rock Creek Park)

Highlight • Historical Site

Formerly an artillery position, today there is not much left except for a few piles of earth. Information boards provide background information, but entering the structural remains is currently (2024) prohibited.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.30 km

4.01 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.18 km

2.33 km

1.70 km

323 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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59 %

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Rock Creek – Rock Creek Park loop from Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek

Valley Trail

Rock Creek Park

Bench at the creek

Joaquin Miller log cabin

Rock Creek Park bathrooms

Fort DeRussy (Rock Creek Park)

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