Battery Kemble Park (Rating: C)

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Join us for a six mile circuit hike, with an elevation gain of about 450 feet, starting at Battery Kemble Park in Washington, DC. Battery Kemble was a fortification used for the defense of Washington during the Civil War.

From the parking lot, we'll proceed south on Battery Kemble Trail. At the Wesley Heights Trail, we'll head east to intersect the Glover Archbold Trail. Heading south on Glover Archbold, we reach the C&O Canal towpath and then head west to Fletcher Cove. We'll stop briefly at the cove and then finish the hike by heading north along the Battery Kemble Ridge Trail.
Map: AllTrails: Battery Kemble - Glover Archbold - C&O Canal

Length: 6 miles
Estimated Time: Two and a Half (2.5) Hours
Hike Pace: about 2.5 mph
Trail Type: Dirt, stairs, grass, and gravel.
Elevation Gain: ~ 450 feet.
Hike Type: Circuit

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

Facilities: There are no restrooms at Battery Kemble Park. Restroom facilities are available at Fletcher Cove, which is at mile 4.5 of this 6 mile hike.

GPS coordinates: 38.929611, -77.094103

Directions: From MacArthur Boulevard in Northwest DC, turn (left if inbound, right if outbound) onto Chain Bridge Rd. Go one-half mile to the park entrance on the right. Follow the winding park road to the parking area.

Leader: Steve Wiley (571) 345-6441

Rating: C
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Meet: Please arrive by 9:15 a.m. so that we can check everyone in and start hiking on time at 9:30.

Park Entry Fee: $0.00