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Indian Creek Trail – Patuxent Research Refuge loop from College Park

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United States

Maryland

Prince George'S County

College Park

Indian Creek Trail – Patuxent Research Refuge loop from College Park

Moderate

4.5

(7818)

19,040

riders

Indian Creek Trail – Patuxent Research Refuge loop from College Park

02:51

49.4km

240m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.18 km

Paint Branch Stream Valley Park Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The paths in this area are well paved and good for cycling. You will be surprised how quickly you are surrounded by nature, once you leave the busy streets behind. …

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2.66 km

Lake Artemesia

Highlight • Lake

This park boasts an aquatic garden, miles of hiking, running, and biking trails, and numerous fishing areas. The standout feature of the park is the scenic 38-acre lake, visible from various points along the trails.

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3.57 km

Indian Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Indian Creek Trail, spanning 1.5 miles through Prince George's County, is an asphalt trail open to biking, skating, horseback riding, walking, and wheelchair access. It serves as a link …

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14.4 km

Beltsville Agricultural Research Center

Highlight • Structure

This area of sprawling farmland is an important research center for agriculture. It's a great place to ride – with roads winding through endless fields.

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26.0 km

Patuxent Research Refuge

Highlight • Forest

Covering 12,800 acres (5,179 ha), this refuge is home to more than 1,100 species of plants and diverse wildlife. In fall and spring, huge flocks of migratory bird species swoop …

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47.4 km

Paint Branch Stream Valley Park

Nature Reserve

49.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

12.9 km

6.14 km

1.06 km

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.3 km

2.80 km

308 m

Elevation

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Thursday 3 September

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Indian Creek Trail – Patuxent Research Refuge loop from College Park

Paint Branch Stream Valley Park Bridge

Lake Artemesia

Indian Creek Trail

Beltsville Agricultural Research Center

Patuxent Research Refuge

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