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Bench at the creek – Rock Creek Park loop from Rock Creek Park

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District Of Columbia

Bench at the creek – Rock Creek Park loop from Rock Creek Park

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3.2

(2)

37

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Bench at the creek – Rock Creek Park loop from Rock Creek Park

01:02

9.58km

100m

Running

Moderate run. 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 18, 2026

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Rock Creek Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.55 km

Rock Creek Park Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

At the Rock Creek Nature Center you can find all the information about the trails, exhibits about plants and animals in the area, and the very interesting planetarium.

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2

2.93 km

Ross Drive Northwest, Rock Creek Park

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Climb Ridge Road and cross Ross Drive Bridge, which features an open-spandrel concrete arch and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Tip by

3

7.29 km

Rock Creek Park bathrooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Flushable bathrooms with water for washing hands, accessible.

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4

7.35 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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5

7.49 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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6

7.96 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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B

9.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

1.96 km

998 m

365 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.30 km

3.54 km

1.01 km

620 m

123 m

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