Things to Do in Rock Creek Park

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Experience a one of a kind adventure in the middle of the city! The Rock Creek Park Horse Center is located between the Nature Center and the Maintenance Yard. The horse stables offer boarding, lessons, and trail rides, pony rides, summer camps, and therapeutic riding.

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There are two primary trails that run north-south in Rock Creek Park - the Western Ridge Trail and the Valley Trail. Think of them as the sides of a ladder. There are many connector trails running mostly east-west joining the Western Ridge Trail with the Valley Trail. Think of these connectors as the rungs of the ladder. Using this principle, it is possible to create an almost infinite number of loops in varying lengths from about 1-mile to 10-miles.

A one-half mile self-guiding interpretive trail, the Woodland Trail, begins behind the Nature Center, while a one-fourth mile wheelchair -accessible Edge of the Woods trail begins right out the front door.

Rock Creek Park offers several areas to have a nice relaxing picnic out in nature. Some areas require a permit or reservation so make sure to double check before you go!