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Rock Creek Trail – Peirce Mill loop from Silver Spring

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Rock Creek Trail – Peirce Mill loop from Silver Spring

Hard

3.5

(18)

runners

Rock Creek Trail – Peirce Mill loop from Silver Spring

03:54

35.7km

260m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.22 km for 63 m

Customers only

After 24.2 km for 790 m

Open: • 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • Public holidays

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

Dalecarlia Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The Dalecarlia Tunnel, completed in 1910, is part of the Capital Crescent Trail and was originally built as a railroad tunnel. This is a very popular destination for walkers, runners, and cyclists, so be prepared to share the path.

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16.3 km

Fishing Shore Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nestled beside the Capital Crescent Trail, this cozy fishing beach along the Potomac River invites cyclists to stop and recharge. A perfect spot to take a breather from your ride.

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21.1 km

Rock Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trial is hardly to find from 26 St NW/M St NW, impossible by bike, hard for runners. The path is partially blocked by fallen trees and overgrown. But for cross runners it’s really funny and challenging.

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27.4 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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31.0 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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35.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

8.04 km

2.11 km

1.89 km

275 m

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

7.53 km

5.59 km

3.40 km

1.46 km

260 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Monday 18 May

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Rock Creek Trail – Peirce Mill loop from Silver Spring

Dalecarlia Tunnel

Fishing Shore Beach

Rock Creek Trail

Peirce Mill

Joaquin Miller log cabin

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