North Rock Creek Park 5K Loop

The terrain is typical Rock Creek Park terrain. The first landmark is at the very beginning, Boundary Bridge. Proceed northeastward on the Valley Trail then turn southeastward on the same and continue until it approaches Beach Dr. NW. Cross Beach Dr. at Riley Spring Bridge, continue 1/10 mile (~150m) and turn left to follow Beach Dr southeastward for 1/2 mile (800m) , then turn right onto a singletrack footpath and go generally west to the Western Ridge Trail. It's easy to miss this turn so stay alert. If you do, you can lengthen the hike by continuing to the next right turn and heading west to the Western Ridge Trail. If you don't wish to do so, turn around, backtrack and the second time around you'll see the footpath. Turn northward on the Western Ridge Trail. In just under 0.4 mile (640m) you'll cross Wise Road. Continue on the trail to head back to the start point.