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Water fountain on Beach Drive – Rock Creek loop from North Bethesda

Water fountain on Beach Drive – Rock Creek loop from North Bethesda

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Water fountain on Beach Drive – Rock Creek loop from North Bethesda

01:05

25.0km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Rock Creek Stream Valley Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.51 km

Beach Road - Garret Park Rd to Cedar Ln

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely smooth low traffic section.

Tip by

8.35 km

Water fountain on Beach Drive

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the few water fountains on beach drive

Tip by

11.2 km

View of the LDS temple

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good views can be had along this section of the Rock Creek Trail. The main entrance is off Stoneybrook Drive.

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19.0 km

Rock Creek winds through the forest, even passing near downtown Bethesda. A paved multi-use path follows alongside, weaving through the woods and connecting several parks—a nice, shaded stretch for an easy ride.

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25.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

6.19 km

1.51 km

285 m

271 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

667 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 21 May

23°C

12°C

86 %

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Water fountain on Beach Drive – Rock Creek loop from North Bethesda

Beach Road - Garret Park Rd to Cedar Ln

Water fountain on Beach Drive

View of the LDS temple

Rock Creek

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