The The Rock Creek Stream Valley Corridor is a local favorite among Washington, DC and Suburban MD nature enthusiasts. This ride samples the northern section of the trail as it meanders through suburban Montgomery County to Lake Needwood, a man-made reservoir created to tame the mighty Rock Creek and provide flood control and protection for residents along the banks of the creek to the south. Lake Needwood is also the starting point of the Rock Creek trail to its terminus in Washington DC.
This portion of the Rock Creek Trail can also be combined with other nearby trails, including the Matthew Henson Trail to the east and the entire length of the Rock Creek trail to the south. Upper Rock Creek is documented in Best Easy Bike Rides Washington,DC, portions of this ride are also included in other rides in Best Rides Washington,DC.
Pausing during the ride to shoot some pictures of the turning foliage.
UPPER ROCK CREEK
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Length: Up to 10.6 miles. This is an out-and-back ride and can be shortened to suit your ability level. The ride can also be combined with other regional trails for a scenic long day on the saddle.
Ride Time: 1 - 2 hours, depending on skill level
Ride Type: PATH
Difficulty: Level 1 Riding: The Rock Creek Stream Valley Corridor is a local favorite among Washington, DC and Suburban MD nature enthusiasts, including cyclists of all ability levels. The ride I detail in Best Easy Bike Rides Washington DC samples a 5.3 mile section of the Rock Creek Trail. This portion of the trail can also be combined with other regional paths, allowing you to extend your ride further to the north and even to points south in Virginia
Book: Upper Rock Creek, along with other easy rides in the region, is featured in Best Easy Bike Rides, Washington DC. I also detail this portion of the Rock Creek Trail in longer loops detailed in Best Bike Rides DC.
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