Rock Creek Park DC (Rating: A)

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

This is a 11 mile hike with 1000' elevation gain in Rock Creek Park on various trails. We will begin by going south on the Western Ridge Trail at the parking lot at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium in Washington, DC. and then loop around on the Valley trail. We hike at a pace of 2.5-3.0 mph when moving.

Rating: A

Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920 (C) and Jolie

*** If the group size exceeds 20 we will divide up into two groups due to permit restrictions. Each group will go in opposite directions and be limited to 20 people max.***

Arrive at 8:45am at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium parking lot so we can get checked in and start at 9:00am. 38.958994, -77.051658. This is the lot closest to the Nature Center. Park on the end of the lot closest to the building. The Nature Center is closed on Mondays. https://goo.gl/maps/uYxV8mX1kQ5hLMMU8

Park Entry Fee: None

Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy.

AllTrails Map for hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-rock-creek-park-valley-and-ridge-loop-5f93f98?u=i&sh=7cs7ov

****You must be experienced in hikes of this distance and elevation gain. ****