Rock Creek Park - Horse Center
5100 Glover Road, NW, Washington, DC 20015
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OWNER: National Park Service - Rock Creek Park
CONTACT: (202) 362-0117
WEBSITE: http://www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com/
EVENTS: https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/
Hours: Mondays: Noon, 1:30pm. Tue/Wed/Thu: 6pm. Fridays: Noon, 1:30. Saturdays: 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm. Sundays: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm. Hours may vary, please call ahead.
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: National Park
Special Features/Comments: Check website for rates. Horseback and Pony rides. Summer camps and private lessons available. Recreational Therapeutic Rides w/ instructor.
GETTING THERE:
Parking, Public Transit: Train
sTrain Line and Stop: The Friendship Heights or Fort Totten Metro stations are the closest to the Nature Center. Take the E-2, E-3 bus (from either Metro stop) to the intersection of Glover & Military Rd. Get off, look to your left and follow the trail and signs to Horse Stables
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Horse Stables, Trails
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Picnic Tables
Additional Features: Rental Equipment
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved
Trail Activities: Horseback Riding
Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)
Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles
Trail Shade: Some
Trail Surface Type: Sand/Dirt
Trail Slope: Moderate
Trail Width: 2-4 ft
OTHER:
Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present
