Sunday Skate Rock Creek Park!
Details
Ready for a beautiful Sunday morning skate through some of the best greenery DC has to offer? This weekend, we are taking on a stunning route up through Rock Creek Park all the way to the DC/Maryland border!
Whether you want to challenge yourself with the full mileage or you're just looking for a peaceful, paved escape from city traffic, this route has it all. Plus, Big Mike is stepping up to lead the pack! 🙌
Here is the game plan:
### ⏱️ The Schedule
- Meetup: 10:00 AM @ Pershing Park (Located right at the corner of 14th St and Pennsylvania Ave NW—we are meeting here since Freedom Plaza is still closed!)
- Rollout: 10:10 AM sharp!
### 🗺️ The Route & Mileage
- Full Distance: ~18.67 miles total (out-and-back).
- Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/peun02rk
- Choose Your Own Adventure: As always, if you want a shorter skate, you are welcome to turn around at any point along the trail, head back at your own pace, or wait for the crew to loop back down!
### 📍 How It Works
- The Launch: We’ll drop in at Pershing Park and head right up Pennsylvania Avenue to catch the entrance to the trail.
- The Climb: From there, we jump onto the beautiful Rock Creek Trail, skating deep into the park alongside the water.
- The Stretch: We’ll transition onto Beach Drive for an incredible stretch almost all the way up to the DC/Maryland boundary. Best of all, Beach Drive is completely closed to automobiles on Sundays, so we'll have wide-open pavement to cruise! 🚙❌
- The Finish: After hitting the turnaround point, we’ll enjoy a smooth, familiar roll all the way back down to finish up right where we started at Pershing Park.
### 🎒 What to Bring
- Protective Gear: Helmets are highly recommended, plus wrist guards and pads.
- Hydration: It's an 18+ mile journey—make sure to bring plenty of water and maybe a quick snack for the turnaround point!
- Good Vibes: Let's make it a fantastic Sunday morning session.
RSVP so we know who to look out for, and we’ll see you at the corner of 14th & Penn at 10:00 AM! 🛑🛼🚀
For up to the minute details, check Facebook and Instagram.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WashingtonAreaRoadskaters/events
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/weareskatedc/
We hope to see you Sunday!