Tuesday Hike: Rock Creek 6 Mile Southern Loop

Rock Creek 6 Mile Southern Loop

This is a 6-mile loop trail in Rock Creek Park. It departs from the Rock Creek Park Nature Center, and travels south past Pierce Mill, crossing the creek and returning to the Nature Center on the other side of the creek. The hike is generally considered a moderate route. It takes an average of 3 hours hike to complete. The hike offers a glimpse into wilder regions of Rock Creek. Even a coyote or two have been seen over the years. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day, especially on weekdays. The trails are open year-round and beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. The Nature Center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so the only toilets available are found about 2 miles into the hike.

Time to Meet: Please meet at 9:15 for introductions and sign in. We will start hiking promptly at 9:30

Directions to Trailhead: The address is 5200 Glover Road, NW, at the Rock Creek Nature Center

The GPS coordinates are 38.959953, -77.051673

Contact Information: Please use the comments feature for routine comments and questions. The hike Leader is Tim; 202-744-0289. Call or text as needed.

Details
Rating: Moderate
Distance: 6 miles
Elevation Gain: 740 feet
Pace: 2.0 to 2.5 miles per hour

Facilities: Toilets can be found about 2 miles into the hike

Fees: No entrance fees

Cancellation: In the unlikely event that the hike needs to be cancelled, it may be cancelled up to the evening before the hike. Hikers will be notified through comments on this posting.

Weather: The weather for this location can be found here.

Maximum number of hikers: 15

Notes:
-Please note, you must sign up at by 5:00 PM the day before the hike.
-Please do not show up unregistered.
-Please keep this a fragrance free event.
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