Rock Creek Park – Klingle Road Wooden Bridge loop from Takoma

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Rock Creek Park – Klingle Road Wooden Bridge loop from Takoma

Moderate

5.0

(1964)

16,012

riders

Rock Creek Park – Klingle Road Wooden Bridge loop from Takoma

01:20

21.7km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: September 25, 2026

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Rock Creek Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.36 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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6.09 km

Herring Highway

Highlight • Structure

This may look like a natural arrangement of rocks, but it is really a feat of engineering. Rocks are precisely placed to build a series of boulder step pools that …

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6.26 km

Boulder Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful stone bridge with an arch. The construction is completely different from the pedestrian bridges around it.

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7.54 km

Peirce Mill

Highlight • Monument

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 …

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7.58 km

Pierce Mill

Highlight • Monument

Once a working gristmill in the 1800s, Pierce Mill offers a glimpse into early Washington industry amid the woodland calm of Rock Creek Park. Today, its restored stone walls and …

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8.79 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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21.7 km

End point

Train Station

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