Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

Alerts and conditions

Park Closure Trail Detour at Glover Archbold Trail at Rock Creek Park (Washington, DC)

The southern part of the Glover Archbold trail is closed due to aerial hazards caused by the trestle bridge. Work is being done to safely remove the bridge from the area to alleviate these hazards. Please obey any posted signs and do not enter the fenced off area.

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Overview

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Paddling
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching

Plan your visit

Hours

Always open: The Trail is open year-round, weather permitting. Our partners who manage specific sections of the trails may have seasonal openings and closings. Please refer to our Operating Hours & Seasons page for more information.

Getting there

The administrative office for the NPS Potomac Heritage NST is located at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park headquarters.

Visitor centers

Weather

Weather associated with the PHT network is typical of a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons and variable precipitation throughout the year. Temperatures can vary from a high of 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer to 0 degrees in the winter.

Phone: 301-739-4200

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

blue flowers bloom next to a trail
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal · NPS Photo / Stephanie Spencer
two blue blazes are painted on a tree
Follow the Trail! · NPS Photo

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