Near Glover-Archbold Trail
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Near Glover-Archbold Trail
From Whitehaven Trail turnoff to Wesley Heights Trail to Battery Kimble
Near Glover-Archbold Trail
Heading west from 37th Street entrance decending from grassy field towards Glover-Archbold Trail connector.
Near Glover-Archbold Trail
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Glover-Archbold Trail

3.9 (9 Ratings)
Hidden gem through the Glover-Archbold neighborhoods with access to trails from Van Ness down to C&O Canal Trail.
3
mi
Distance
391
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.95mi
Distance
391ft
Elevation Gain
71ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
362ft
High Point
42ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
On this trail, you can experience Washington, DC neighborhoods, a few sites along the Fort Circle and one of the area's best-kept secrets: a hike along Foundry Branch in Glover Archbold Park. Best of all, you can be sitting at home on a weekend morning, decide to take this hike, and be out on the trail in no time at all. And there's no need to pack a lunch because the midpoint of the segment goes right through Tenley Circle. Both ends are accessible via public transportation. You can also choose to hike just the north or south portions, using the Metro station at Tenley as an endpoint.

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Contributors
Zander Gopfert