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Scenic view – Hawlings River loop from Upper Rock Creek Local Park

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Road cycling routes
United States
Maryland
Montgomery County

Scenic view – Hawlings River loop from Upper Rock Creek Local Park

Moderate

3.3

(5)

77

riders

Scenic view – Hawlings River loop from Upper Rock Creek Local Park

03:13

67.5km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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After 3.50 km for 181 m

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Parking

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3.59 km

Rachel Carson Conservation Park Trails

Highlight • Trail

This 650-acre park is dedicated to environmental preservation and honors environmental activist Rachel Carson with the conservation of the park. There are plenty of well-maintained dirt trails throughout the area as well.

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42.2 km

Scenic view

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This spot along Hardy Road has a scenic view of a rustic countryside.

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3

63.8 km

Elder Pine Brewing is a great place for a stop during a ride. There is outdoor seating, food trucks, and is located in a tranquil setting.

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4

64.9 km

Hawlings River

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The Hawlings River is a 13-mile long tributray of the Patuxent River. This section of the river runs through the peaceful surroundings of the Rachel Carson Conservation Park.

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67.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.3 km

4.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.3 km

17.9 km

176 m

158 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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