Van Ness to Tenleytown Hike via Rock Creek & Glover Archbold Parks

Starting from the east side of the Van Ness Metro Station next Sunday the 22nd at noon, we’ll first take the Soapstone Valley trail into Rock Creek Park and head south on the Western Ridge Trail. There will be strenuous & moderate options to Dumbarton Oaks.

We’ll stop at the Trader Joes on Wisconsin Ave for a bathroom break. We'll probably lunch near here.

We will next walk westbound on the Whitehaven Trail, which can be surprisingly rugged. This will guide us to the Glover Archbold Park Trail, which we'll follow northbound to its end near Van Ness Street. Our last leg will take us to the Tenleytown Metro Station, which we should reach around 4 p.m. Beers at Guapo's restaurant on Wisconsin Avenue will be an option for interested thirsty Adventurers.

This moderately difficult hike will be about 7 1/2 miles long, with very moderate elevation changes along the way. Bring plenty of beverages, lunch, bug spray, sunscreen, sturdy boots, and the $5 Adventuring trip fee. The trip leader will pay that fee for financially challenged Adventurers. For those driving, there will be open parking, since there are no zone/time restrictions on Sundays; drivers should park between the Tenleytown & Van Ness Metros.

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