Echoes of Time in Rock Creek Park Guided Hike
Rock Creek Park · Washington, DC
Photo: NPS Photo
Next time
Saturday, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Local time at the park
About this program
The Milkhouse Ford trail offers both beautifully forested nature and a glimpse into Washington DC’s history. Ramble with a r anger for a guided hike on this 1.7-mile loop, where you will encounter 5000 years of history, from traces of Indigenous land usage, to Fort DeRussy (which saw action during the Civil War), to the two-room log cabin used by poet Joaquin Miller, and to the historic Milkhouse Ford river crossing (one of Rock Creek Park’s oldest and most well-preserved fords). Meet at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center, bring plenty of water, dress for the weather, and be prepared for a fun and enjoyable outing.
For this Halloween hike, wear your costume!
- Where to meet
- The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington, D.C. 20015. Meet the ranger on the front porch.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Saturday, Oct 3110:00 AM
Schedule from the Rock Creek Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Sunset
6:10 PM
Saturday
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