Pierce Mill – Peirce Mill loop from Chevy Chase

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Pierce Mill – Peirce Mill loop from Chevy Chase

Hard

3.2

(15)

runners

Pierce Mill – Peirce Mill loop from Chevy Chase

01:54

17.5km

140m

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: October 9, 2026

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Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Stream Valley Park

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5.47 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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5.60 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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5.66 km

Rock Creek Park bathrooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Flushable bathrooms with water for washing hands, accessible.

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9.59 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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9.63 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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10.9 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.

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