Rock Creek Park NORTH (Rating: C)

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7 mile loop with a 679 ft. elevation gain that makes the hike the equivalent to a bit over 8.5 miles. (400 ft gain = 1 mile)

Due to Permit Restrictions Attendance is Limited to 20 PEOPLE

Description: [Rock Creek Park](https://www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm) is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park. It offers visitors the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and find a peaceful refuge, recreation, fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals.

This hike starts from the [Rock Creek Park Nature Center](https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/nature-center-and-planetarium.htm). We cross Military Road heading north along the [Western Ridge Trail,](https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/maps.htm) over the [Boundary bridge](https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/maps.htm) and then south following the creek to the [Valley Trail](https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/maps.htm), and then back to the [Nature Center.](https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/nature-center-and-planetarium.htm)

Pace: pace is about 2 - 2.5 mph while moving.

Bring: adequate water/hydration, also snack/lunch, insect repellant as Tick Season is here and sturdy hiking shoes since there are rocky areas, tree roots and a stream crossing,

Dogs: Dogs are welcome on this hike in accordance with the[ NVHC Dog Policy](https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicyhttps://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolic).

Weather: weather in this location is [HERE](https://weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/NoMa+Washington+District+of+Columbia?canonicalCityId=5449cc9af33d6584872016be78d0340d)[.](https://weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/NoMa+Washington+District+of+Columbia?canonicalCityId=5449cc9af33d6584872016be78d0340d)

Meetup Location: *PLENTY or PARKING* We will meet in the parking lot of the Rock Creek Park Nature Center & Planetarium at 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, DC 20015.

GPS Coordinates: 38°57'34.1"N 77°03'05.6"W

Maps [Hiking in Rock Creek Park](https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/hiking.htm) [Rock Creek Park](https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/maps.htm)