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

Washington-Rock Creek Park Loop (DC) is a 8.2-mile loop route in Washington, District of Columbia, United States, gaining 645 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 350 feet at an average 3.0% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

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	1.9 mi, 313 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 33.9% 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 1.9 miles (3.1 km) and gains 313 ft (95 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.5%.