Washington-Rock Creek Park Loop (DC)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 661 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	661 ft (202 m)
Average gain	81 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	2.0 mi, 312 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.5%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Washington-Rock Creek Park Loop (DC)

How much elevation gain does Washington-Rock Creek Park Loop (DC) have?

Washington-Rock Creek Park Loop (DC) has 661 ft (202 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 81 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Washington-Rock Creek Park Loop (DC)?

The difficulty score for Washington-Rock Creek Park Loop (DC) is 3.6 of 100. That is harder than 40.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Washington-Rock Creek Park Loop (DC)?

The longest climb on Washington-Rock Creek Park Loop (DC) runs 2.0 miles (3.2 km) and gains 312 ft (95 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.5%.