(Very Hilly) Fall Rock Creek Park Long Walk (12.7 miles)

About this event

PLEASE NOTE: this is a challenging walk, both in distance and elevation gain. If you sign up, make sure that you are prepared for significant uphills (1300' elevation gain) while also walking a long distance. Let's take a long walk through the Glover Archbold and Rock Creek park trails to enjoy the fall weather, especially the leaves on the trees! For those inclined, we will stop at Parkway Deli for lunch. Route: 1. Start at Rosslyn Metro 2. Part I (6.4 miles) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/PkqUF6LVuaGWabXD8 3. Part II (5.2 miles) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/vcwdfRn9UsxHRH7p7 4. Part III (1.1 miles) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BANqVZr3LwZbVyaZA 5. End at Silver Spring Metro Mileage: 12.7 mi Elevation Gain: 1300 ft. Start Location: Rosslyn Metro Station End Location: Silver Spring Metro Station Time: 10 AM - 5 PM Terrain: This will be walking on sidewalks/paved trails, with moderate uphill (400 ft. elevation gain) \-\-\- We try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early, because we will leave without you. Note, we often limit the RSVPs to keep group sizes manageable. If you are on the waitlist but would really like to join, reach out to the organizer. We're always looking for new leaders who can showcase their neighborhood or any cool places they know, so please reach out either at an event or on meetup if you are interested. If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link (https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2158403661070336114) (confirmation code- 0802)