An Easy 6 Miles at Greenbelt Park! (Metro Accessible!)
- January 6 · 11:00 AM
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An Easy and Very Scenic Newbie Friendly 6 Miles in Greenbelt Park! Metro Accessible!
" Located a dozen miles northeast of the White House, Greenbelt Park ranks as the second largest nature preserve (after Rock Creek Park) within the Capital Beltway. Covering 1,100 acres, it nestles amid a grid of major highways and suburban streets. Most of it remains undeveloped, with picnic areas and a campground being its major attractions. But it’s also an attractive—if little used—hiking locale. Copyright 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Washington, DC
Published by Menasha Ridge Press. All Rights Reserved.
Trail Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Greenbelt
Length: 6 miles
Scenery: Woodlands, stream valleys
Exposure: Lots of shade but of course less in winter
Trail Surface:Basically hard-packed dirt, rocky, rooty, or grassy in some place; boardwalked and bridged in wet places
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Easy
Season: Year-round
Local Contacts: Patapsco Valley State Park Hilton Area
Local Maps:USGS Beltsville; ADC Prince George's County
Facilities:Toilets, water near trailhead; toilets at Sweetgum picnic area near the park entrance
Note to Leadership Team: Guide for this hike is in several of our sources including, 60 "Hikes within 60 Miles: Washington, DC Hike, 2nd Edition", Hike Number 19; "Hikes in the Washington Region Part C: District of Columbia and Prince George's, Charles, and Calvert Counties in MD", Hike Number 11, or online using our groups Trails.com account. If you do not have one of these sources and are on the leadership team, contact Kellie so she can have it shipped to you.
Pace Options
We break down into groups no larger than 15 hikers per leader/sweep team for a more enjoyable experience for all of us and is better for the environment. Large groups really take away from the hiking experience. This also allows us to offer a variety of hike paces and for this particular hike you have 2 to choose from which allows us to be put together with those of a similar pace. Paces should be not only based on your preference but also ability needs to be taken into consideration.
Pace Option 1: A "walk in the woods" or "social" pace which is great for those who want to soak up the nature and/or transitioning to longer hikes and will be about 2.0mph.
Pace Option 2: A moderate pace of about 2.5mph (most common pace).
PLEASE put your pace preference in your RSVP so we can plan accordingly!
Weather Information
We hike rain or shine for this hike! Click here for the up to the minute trail forecast!
Carpool Information
Savage Station Carpool
To carpool from Savage Station. Click here for directions to Savage Station.
If you can drive or want to carpool from additional locations, please post your location in the comment section below. Click here for suggested carpool locations complete with directions. For those who need a ride, reach out to the drivers. Make friends, and support the environment - by just offering a ride!
Hike Meetup Time is 11:00 a.m.
Carpool Meetup Time for Savage Station 10:00 a.m.
Directions to the Trailhead
Click here for directions to this hike.
Gear Suggestions
Click here for suggestions for what to wear and what not to wear for our hikes.
Please remember we are a social hiking group that values fellowship and camaraderie and practice good hike etiquette. We take breaks as necessary and have at least one guide in the front in addition to a "sweeper" in the back which means that no hiker is left behind. If you get upset because someone has to rest at the top of a hill etc. then please find another group! We are very supportive, encouraging, and focus on safety while getting or staying fit on the trail and practicing Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.
Fido is welcome on This Hike!
Let's have good times and see you on the trail!
Kellie: [masked]
Justin: [masked]
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M'Heeraw Kennedy
It was great, I had a great time. the trail is actual around 5.3ish miles but whose counting. I loved it anyway. Planing to go again and do some of the smaller trails and maybe camp over night.
January 10
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jeremy
Tammy, Jenny, I can give you both a ride. Can you come one more stop, to Greenbelt station?
January 4
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A former member
I tried to join you all on Sunday, but missed you by a few minutes. I took the Metro and had to walk from College Park. Took longer than expected, but I got to the parking lot about ten minutes after 11 o'clock. I tried calling Justin and Kellie about ten minutes to 11am to let them know I was almost there, but got voicemail. Don't know why no one answered their phones, but I did try.
January 8
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Maria Rivera
I received an email notification I would love to join the group tomorrow for 1 PM hike @ pace 1. where do I rsvp?
January 5
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Jenny
Coming in from DC on metro. Is anyone able to stop by College Park station on their way and grab me? Thanks!
January 3
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jeremy
I am picking Tammy up at the Greenbelt Metro Station at 10:30, if you want a ride as well.
January 4
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Kellie Carlisle
If you are on the wait list, you will get an e-mail as slots become available. It is a “first come first serve” system for available slots. Slots are open to everyone, whether on the wait list or not. However, being on the wait list will make certain that you are notified when open slots become available as well as letting me know to look for another leader if the trails (and parking) can accommodate it and still comply with our Leave No Trace pledge. Click the following link for how to get off the wait list and RSVP “yes”, http://www.midatlantichiking.co...
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need further assistance as that is what I am here for.January 4
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Tammy Magid
I plan on riding the Metro to College Park from Silver Spring. Would love to catch a ride with Jenny if there is enough room. Or if there is anyone heading out to the hike from downtown Silver Spring I can meet up. Thank you.
January 3
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A former member
Forgot to post in the RSVP my desired Pace option. I am going with Pace #2. Thx!
December 22
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Justin Carlisle
Certified Hike Leader and Wilderness Medical First Responder, Co-Organizer
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Your organizer's refund policy for An Easy 6 Miles at Greenbelt Park! (Metro Accessible!)
Refunds offered if:
- the Meetup is cancelled
- the Meetup is rescheduled
- you can cancel at least 2 day(s) before the Meetup
Additional notes: Refund if your RSVP is changed to a "no" prior to 48 hours of hike time.
Payments you make go to the organizer, not to Meetup. You must make refund requests to the organizer.
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