Hike for Hope - Washington, DC Event
Hike for Hope - Washington, DC Event takes place on Thu, Oct 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM (EDT) at Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium in Washington, DC, and runs until 11:00 AM. Entry is free; the listing is on Luma.
About this event
Join the Jane Goodall Institute's Washington DC-based team for a hike through Rock Creek Park. The hike will take place on the Milkhouse Ford Loop - aprox 1.7 miles, moderate level. We will meet at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium. Come prepared to observe nature and honor the late Dr. Jane Goodall on the anniversary of her passing 🤍This event will take place rain or shine.
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Any changes due to weather will be communicated over email ahead of the event.Directions to the Nature Center and Planetarium: From Military Road NW, turn right on to Glover Road NW. Follow Glover Road to the left when it splits at Picnic Grove #13. Continue up the hill and turn left at the sign for the Rock Creek Nature Center and Rock Creek Horse Center. Follow the signs and arrows to the left to access the parking area for the Rock Creek Park Nature Center. Public Transportation: Metro stations at Tenleytown-AU and Fort Totten are the closest to the Nature Center. From the Tenleytown-AU Metro: Go to the intersection of Wisconsin and Nebraska Avenues (Metro Stop ID: 1002427) Take the C81 bus towards Fort Totten Get off the bus at Military Road & Glover Road NW (Metro Stop ID: 1003003) The Nature Center is located up the small paved trail. From the Fort Totten Metro: Go to the Ft. Totten Station & Bus Bay D (Metro Stop ID: 1003237) Take the C81 bus towards Sibley Hospital Get off the bus at Military Road and Oregon Avenue NW. Go across Military Road at the crosswalk and follow the small paved trail up to the Nature Center. Visit WMATA's Trip Planner website for additional information or routes from other locations. Know Before You GoPlease dress appropriately, including sensible walking or hiking shoes, and be sure to pack sunscreen, bug spray, and a filled water bottle. The Jane Goodall Institute USA and partners are photographing, audio recording, and/or filming at this location and intend to use the photos, audio, and/or film footage for nonprofit purposes, including but not limited to, educational, publicity and promotional purposes. By being present during these activities, you consent to use of your name, appearance, likeness, and voice by the Jane Goodall Institute, its licensees and/or assignees, in all media, worldwide, in perpetuity for the purposes set forth above.
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Details
- When
- Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 10:00 AM (EDT) · until 11:00 AM
- Where
- Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
- Address
- Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium, 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, DC 20015, USA
- Price
- Free
- Genre
- fitness
Questions
- When is Hike for Hope - Washington, DC Event?
- Thu, Oct 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT.
- How much are tickets for Hike for Hope - Washington, DC Event?
- Entry is free.
- Where is Hike for Hope - Washington, DC Event?
- Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium, Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium, 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, DC 20015, USA, Washington, DC.
- Where can I buy tickets for Hike for Hope - Washington, DC Event?
- Tickets are sold on Luma. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does Hike for Hope - Washington, DC Event end?
- It runs until 11:00 AM.
