Dogs Leashed
Overview
The route is typical Rock Creek Park terrain. The sections on the
Valley Trail - North and
Western Ridge Trail are wider than the sections on un-named, but still maintained, trails. During peak times—late morning and early afternoon—there are lots of people out in groups, walking dogs, etc. Call out and let slower walkers know you're coming up on them. More than once I've failed to do so and nearly collided. They move unpredictably.
Need to Know
There's a small parking lot at the starting point and some parking along the road near it. There are trash cans at the lot.
Description
The terrain is typical Rock Creek Park terrain. The first landmark is at the very beginning, Boundary Bridge. Proceed northeastward on the
Valley Trail then turn southeastward on the same and continue until it approaches Beach Dr. NW.
Cross Beach Dr. at Riley Spring Bridge, continue 1/10 mile (˜150m) and turn left to follow Beach Dr southeastward for 1/2 mile (800m) , then turn right onto a singletrack footpath and go generally west to the
Western Ridge Trail. It's easy to miss this turn so stay alert. If you do, you can lengthen the hike by continuing to the next right turn and heading west to the
Western Ridge Trail. If you don't wish to do so, turn around, backtrack and the second time around you'll see the footpath.
Turn northward on the
Western Ridge Trail. In just under 0.4 mile (640m) you'll cross Wise Road. Continue on the trail to head back to the start point.
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