Glover Archbold Park — Attraction in Washington

Beautiful flat dirt trail that feels serene and secluded and only a stone's throw away from the bustling city! Our dog enjoyed the trail and we passed lots of dog walkers along the way (there aren't waste disposal bins though!).

There's a lot less foot traffic on this lesser known trail than Rock Creek Park (intersects with the Western Trail). The full trail starting from Cathedral Heights on Massachusetts Avenue to Foundry Branch Valley Park in Georgetown is around 5 miles.

The trail is shaded with a canopy of pine trees and a nice creek. We walked over a log and saw a family of white tail deer at dusk. As you inch closer to Georgetown, the trail is overgrown, look out for poison ivy and bring bug spray!

The trail has many entrances as we entered mid-way through the Glover Park Community Gardens on New Mexico Ave and 42nd Street. We spent about an hour leisurely walking 2.5 miles and landed at Georgetown Athletics Center, it was too dark to walk through Foundry Park. We walked 1/2 a mile down Canal Road past the Key Bridge to M Street.

Wonderful underdog local trail that gets overlooked for the more popular Rock Creek Park. Great for fall foliage and...

Step into the depths of Glover Park, and you'll forget you were ever in the city. The entrances usually start at the street level, then descend pretty quickly into the park itself. It's an immersive experience. You can hike the entire park, consisted of a moderate-difficult climb from Canal Road to Tenleytown. There are some wooden stairs to assist with the steep climb, but it's mostly a dirt trail that can get narrow at times. The park is pretty dense, and you might even spot a deer here and there (on the lower branch area). I love running through the park. It's beautiful and serene, and the twists and turns in the path make it an enjoyable...

My dad and I went here to get materials to make something called a Jar Terrarium. This place is nice for hiking with small groups and large-ish groups. The only downsides for me are that you can't bike here and it's a little out of the way if your trying to get there by the bike trail. I haven't tried driving because I don't need to since it's abt 4-5 miles from my home. It's a pretty shady area and Rock Creek is right next to it for a decently long...