Maryland · Mountain biking

Rock Creek Trail

1.3 mi
round trip
161 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Rock Creek Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Maryland, about 0.3 miles from Kensington Estates. The trail is an out-and-back that covers roughly 2.5 miles round trip, with a total elevation gain of about 10 feet. The climb is gentle, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.88 miles in, with a grade of about 5 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 68°F, while July averages climb to about 88°F. Several other outings sit close by. The Bethesda Trolley Trail and Matthew Henson Trail are both within about 2 miles, Pine Lake Trail is about 3 miles away, and the South Bank - Roof Area climbing area is about 4.4 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Rock Creek Trail

    Best months: March–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 25°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 27°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      55° / 33°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 44°

      11 wet

    5. May

      76° / 54°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 63°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 68°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 66°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 59°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 47°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 36°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 30°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dalecarlia Rsvr, MD, 6.5 mi away at 150 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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