Boundary Bridge Loop

This clockwise loop starts and finishes at Peirce Mill and goes all the way to the northern boundary of Rock Creek Park at Boundary Bridge, exploring most of Rock Creek Park.

Distance
  • 9.1 miles
Running time
  • 1.25–2 hours
Total ascent/descent
  • 860 feet
    95 feet/mile
Start/finish
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What to wear

The outbound leg follows the Western Ridge Trail, while the inbound leg follows the Valley Trail back to Milkhouse Ford, with the final 2.3 miles following the horse trail that parallels Rock Creek back to Peirce Mill.

Last updated June 18, 2020

What you do is up to you, but you shouldn't rely on these directions alone; they are often not specific enough to navigate by, and may be incorrect or out of date. Review a map beforehand and carry it with you. Tell a friend where you are going and when you plan to return. Do not count on having cell phone service while on the run. The VHTRC is not responsible for your welfare on any of these runs. If you go on one of these runs and get lost, run out of water, get injured, mauled by a bear, or die, or if anything else goes wrong, it's your fault; not ours. You assume all risks here and the VHTRC assumes none at all. Legal issues aside, some of these runs are more remote than others and the VHTRC is not suggesting that you do any of these runs, unless you are prepared to accept full responsibility for yourself.