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Run the Rock Creek Trail near Dupont Circle, Washington., Washington DC

Run the Rock Creek Trail near Dupont Circle, Washington.

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Turn around at Connecticut Avenue for 3 miles, at the Zoo entrance stop sign for 4 miles, or at the hilltop past the partially covered bridge for 6 miles. If the Zoo Loop is closed, the turnaround points change accordingly.

Along the way

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Rock Creek TrailThe trail itself, with turnarounds at Connecticut Avenue, the Zoo entrance and a hilltop past a covered bridge.
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Zoo EntranceStop sign at the Zoo entrance marks the 4-mile turnaround.

The route

Distance9.8 km
Running≈ 1 h 04
Cycling≈ 43 min
Climb↑ 98 m
RouteOut and back

A 9.8 km out-and-back route from Dupont Circle to run or cycle, with 98 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 98 m in total

Before you go

StartP Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, 20526Open the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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