Event
Presidents in America's Backyard - Guided Hike
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.960047, -77.051760
The Rock Creek Park Nature Center is located at 5200 Glover Rd, NW, Washington, DC 20015. Due to the closure of the Nature Center, this hike will meet out front of the Nature Center.
Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Time:
10:30 AM
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Hike
Other
Talk
Walk
Please meet out front of the Nature Center at least 5 minutes before the hike time, bring plenty of water, dress for the weather, and be prepared for a fun and enjoyable outing.
Description
If the National Mall is America’s Front Yard, then Rock Creek Park is America’s Back Yard. From before the park was founded, presidents have spent time on Rock Creek Park land. Come join a ranger for a 2 ¾ mile hike and learn the ways that presidential history flows through Rock Creek.
Walk may be cancelled in the event of bad weather at the discretion of park staff. Feel free to check the Rock Creek Park website the day of to confirm. Or call the Nature Center (202-895-6070) the day of to confirm and be sure to leave a voicemail for a callback.