Vegan Trekkers Hike: Boulder Bridge, Rock Creek Park. Moderate 3.1 miles

Visit an area of Rock Creek Park frequented by President Theodore Roosevelt 100 years ago. This 3.1 - mile loop hike travels through the forest and along the creek, following the route identified by pink tape wrapped around wooden posts and along the trail. It's rated as moderate due to narrow dirt trails, gentle ascents and rolling hills. There are obstructions such as rocks and tree roots along the path, and if it's rained recently, it could be slippery.

Trail Map: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/boulder-bridge-hike.htm

Meeting Point: Rock Creek Park, Picnic Grove #1, Washington, DC
Meeting Time: 10:00 am
Distance: 3.1 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Pace: Moderate (2.5 miles/hr)
Elevation gain: 337 ft
Duration: 2 hours
Type of trail: Dirt, stones, rocks, tree roots

TRANSPORTATION

By Metro, option #1:
Take the Red line to Van Ness/UDC. Exit the station and head three blocks south along Connecticut Avenue, making a left on Tilden Street, NW. Walk down the hill until you see Peirce Mill on your left and Shoemaker Street on your right. Turn onto Shoemaker street and walk to the picnic area parking lot. It’s about a 20 minute walk from the Metro.

By Metro, option #2:
Take the Red line to the Cleveland Park station. Exit the station on the east side, and follow Connecticut Avenue north, past Porter Street, NW. Just after the Wilshire Park Condominium (on your right), turn right onto the Melvin C Hazen Trail. Follow this trail about half a mile, with several easy stream crossings through natural wooded terrain. Turn left at Western Ridge Trail, and follow the parking lot to the picnic grove. It's about a 17 minute walk from the Metro.

By Car:
The Rock Creek Park Picnic Grove #1 parking lot is off Tilden Street, NW, across from Peirce Mill.

Dog friendly?: Yes. Please keep your dog leashed at all times.

Bathroom Facilities: Located at the Rock Creek Grove 1 parking lot, and mid-hike at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center.

Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snack and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy after the hike at the picnic area near Peirce Mill and the parking lot. Please carry plenty of water!

Weather: Be prepared! We will hike rain or shine, but if conditions pose a danger, we’ll cancel the hike and post a notice in the “comments” section. We suggest that hikers wear comfortable footwear and suitable clothing made from quick-dry, synthetic fabrics, as cotton can lead to uncomfortable blisters and life-threatening hypothermia in case of inclement weather.

For important updates regularly monitor the "comments" section below.
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Please also view the Rules listed at the end of this description
*Please read The 10 Essentials of Hiking: https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/ *

RULES

Pets: When hikes are organized in dog-friendly areas, hikers are invited to bring their pet(s). However, dogs are the sole responsibility of the owner(s) who brought them; should be up-to-date on their vaccinations & in possession of the relevant tags; and should be under the control of their owner(s) at all times. Dogs that demonstrate consistently aggressive or otherwise out-of-control behavior will be banned from future hikes. Owners should come prepared to dispose of their dogs’ waste in appropriate receptacles.

Alcohol/Smoking/Intoxicants: Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during the hikes.

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