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District Of Columbia

Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park – Glen Echo Park loop from Columbia Heights

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District Of Columbia

Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park – Glen Echo Park loop from Columbia Heights

Moderate

4.9

(5854)

13,207

riders

Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park – Glen Echo Park loop from Columbia Heights

03:20

76.1km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.89 km for 54 m

After 52.1 km for 109 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.91 km

Rock Creek Park bathrooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Flushable bathrooms with water for washing hands, accessible.

Tip by

2

5.00 km

Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Like riding on a cloud, the new asphalt is A #1. Car free Saturday and Sunday, so watch out for pedestrians and ride away. Restrooms and waysides along the road.

Tip by

3

25.1 km

Glen Echo Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Glen Echo Park is an arts and cultural center, just north of D.C.. A formerly privately owned amusement park, it is now operated by the National Park Services. It’s open throughout the year to the public.

Tip by

4

47.0 km

Cabin John Regional Park

Highlight • Forest

This park has something for every kind of outdoor enthusiast, from athletic fields and ice skating to picnic tables and a nature center for the kids. With over 5 miles …

Tip by

53.0 km

Rock Creek

Lake

6

55.3 km

Beach Road - Garret Park Rd to Cedar Ln

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely smooth low traffic section.

Tip by

7

63.6 km

National Park Seminary Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Picturesque neighborhood with castles, Victorian mansions, parks, statues and steep hills.

Tip by

B

76.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.9 km

22.6 km

5.37 km

3.11 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.8 km

9.26 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Lowest point (40 m)

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Comments

November 2, 2025,Cappuccino Group Ride

Thanks @kypriano for inviting me. I think I will tag along on future rides.

August 25, 2024,Cappuccino Group Ride

Large group today, easy pace, helped to recover from my cold this week.

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