Rock Creek Park 3-Hour Guided Hiking Tour in DC
Hike Rock Creek Park from the National Zoo to Pierce Mill and Boulder Bridge
Duration
3 hours
Includes
Guided hike, Park landmarks
Highlights
Explore Rock Creek Park on a guided 3-hour hike that blends forest trails with DC history. Start by the Smithsonian National Zoo and finish near the Cleveland Park Metro Station.
- Follow a quiet entrance into Rock Creek Park from the National Zoo
- Walk an abandoned road past the Tregaron Conservancy
- Climb to the hidden Peirce-Klingle Mansion
- Explore Pierce Mill, a restored 19th-century grist mill
- Pass Boulder Bridge and the cliffs linked to Teddy Roosevelt
- Finish near Connecticut Avenue by the Cleveland Park Metro Station
Things to know
You’ll hike about 4 miles on paved paths and rocky, uneven terrain with some steep hills and narrow trail sections. Tours run rain or shine except in extreme weather conditions.
Cancellation Policy
Weekly small group tours: cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund. Tours run rain or shine. In rare cases of extreme weather or other unsafe conditions, the operator will cancel and provide a full refund.
Product ID: BG48WC
FAQs
You’ll hike about 4 miles over roughly 3 hours on a mix of paved paths and rocky, uneven terrain, with some steep hills and narrow sections of trail.
Wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothes, and bring bottled water. A bit of stamina is recommended for this hike.
Tours run rain or shine, except in extreme weather conditions. If conditions require cancellation, you’ll be notified as soon as possible.