One could ride (paved portion) Rock Creek to/from Lake Needwood. To do it only one direction, one can metro train from anywhere DC metro area, red line to Shady Grove. From there, roll out the parking garage side to Redland Road. Left on roadside trail, go past Crabbs Branch intersection, next light right turn is Needwood Road. Paved trail there to Lake Needwood entrance. Right side of the lake is dirt trail, left side is park roads. Far end of the lake starts Rock Creek trail.
That is great! You will love it - there are dedicated trails in Rock Creek that run up to the zoo and beyond you can access any day of the week, but I definitely recommend going on Saturday or Sunday too because they close down sections of Beach Drive to cars so you can bike uninterrupted on the road without cars too!
One could ride (paved portion) Rock Creek to/from Lake Needwood. To do it only one direction, one can metro train from anywhere DC metro area, red line to Shady Grove. From there, roll out the parking garage side to Redland Road. Left on roadside trail, go past Crabbs Branch intersection, next light right turn is Needwood Road. Paved trail there to Lake Needwood entrance. Right side of the lake is dirt trail, left side is park roads. Far end of the lake starts Rock Creek trail.
😊thx for a route. Gonna try it
Definitely gonna try this out. Just moved here and getting a bike this spring. Looks like a nice ride.
That is great! You will love it - there are dedicated trails in Rock Creek that run up to the zoo and beyond you can access any day of the week, but I definitely recommend going on Saturday or Sunday too because they close down sections of Beach Drive to cars so you can bike uninterrupted on the road without cars too!