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Peirce Mill – Rock Creek Park loop from Medical Center

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Peirce Mill – Rock Creek Park loop from Medical Center

Moderate

3.2

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Peirce Mill – Rock Creek Park loop from Medical Center

02:14

38.9km

200m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 18.8 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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5.10 km

Loughborough Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

It was here that Nathan Loughborough built a mill around 1830 and participated in the growing wheat trade. It is reported that the mill ceased operations during the Civil War when the Loughboroughs fled south to support the Confederates. The Loughborough's property was occupied by the Union.

There is said to be a small but well-developed "Bike Park" nearby.

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7.21 km

Dalecarlia Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The Dalecarlia Tunnel runs the Capital Crescent Trail under the Washington Aqueduct and MacArthur Boulevard. It was built in 1910 as a railway tunnel and is now over 100 years old.

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11.7 km

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the trail offers a scenic stretch along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Originating as a vital trade route facilitating the transport of coal, lumber, and agricultural goods, this historic canal served as a lifeline for communities along the Potomac for nearly a century.

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14.1 km

Key Bridge Boathouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Boathouse where canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards can be rented. Great way to explore the Potomac shoreline up and down stream.

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22.0 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 1897. Situated on a 960-acre plantation operated with slave labor, the mill became part of Rock Creek Park in 1890 through an Act of Congress. By the early 1900s, park managers enhanced the site with roads, bridges, and a dam. The New Deal legislation gave Rock Creek Park to the National Park Service in 1933, and the mill was restored. Today, visitors can explore the site, which includes parking, a visitor center, bathrooms, and a picnic area, as part of Rock Creek Park’s year-round attractions.

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25.6 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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26.2 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 natural beauty but also family-friendly activities. Visitors can explore its flat paved trails, visit the Smithsonian National Zoo, or learn about history at the 19th-century Peirce Mill. Families can enjoy the Nature Center, and Discovery Room. The park also hosts stargazing at its planetarium, guided ranger walks, picnic spots, and opportunities to visit historic sites like Fort Stevens, where Lincoln stood during the Civil War.

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37.6 km

Elmhirst Parkway Neighborhood Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

38.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

9.70 km

557 m

364 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

7.49 km

3.89 km

717 m

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Thursday 16 July

37°C

26°C

10 %

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Peirce Mill – Rock Creek Park loop from Medical Center

Loughborough Mill

Dalecarlia Tunnel

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail

Key Bridge Boathouse

Peirce Mill

Joaquin Miller log cabin

Rock Creek Park

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