Ranger Led History Hike - National Parks Along the Potomac (Rating: D)
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Ranger Led History Hike - National Parks Along the Potomac
This is a 4 mile Ranger Guided History Hike from the Carousel in Glen Echo Park to the C&O Canal National Historical Park, Union Arch Bridge and the Clara Barton National Historical Site (NHS).
This two and half hour, 4 mile guided hike starts at the Carousel in Glen Echo Park. We will walk through the park and uncover the story of what was once Washington’s premiere amusement park.
Next, we will walk a rough downhill trail and cross over the C&O Canal where we will learn about African American canal worker, George Pointer.
We will then walk up-stream before crossing the canal again and ascending the hill to learn about the Union Arch Bridge, part of the Washington Aqueduct.
Finally, we will stroll through the town of Glen Echo to Clara Barton National Historic Site (NHS) where we will discover the history of the house and the story of its famous resident, the founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton. Clara Barton NHS is adjacent to Glen Echo Park where the hike started.
There is a some elevation change between MacArthur Blvd. and the C&O Canal. Some sections of unpaved trail are uneven with rocks and tree roots. Hiking poles are recommended.
Dogs are not permitted on this hike.
Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920(C)
Ranger Guide: Kevin Patti
No park entry fee.
Arrive at 8:45am at the Glen Echo Park parking lot, hike starts at 9:00am, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD 20812 GPS Coordinates: 38.967830, -77.139811 https://maps.app.goo.gl/SjzTCJqFDdBHcod57
Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.