VSDC Vegan Afternoon Hike: Rock Creek Park

Join us for a new [VSDC](vsdc.org) hike (and experiment for a Saturday afternoon) in Rock Creek Park! This will be a relaxed but real hike of about 3.5 miles, organized to test interest in later-day hikes for those who prefer not to start earlier in the morning.

We’ll meet near Rock Creek Park Nature Center / Horse Center area and follow the Boulder Bridge Loop, descending through the woods toward Rock Creek, continuing to scenic Boulder Bridge, and then looping back toward the Nature Center along the ridge. This hike is generally easy to moderate, but please be prepared for July heat, dirt trail, roots, uneven ground, and a steady uphill section on the return. We’ll aim for a social, relaxed pace and should be hiking for around 2 hours, with the 3:00–6:00 pm window allowing time to gather, hike comfortably, and adjust for weather.

Please bring plenty of water, wear sturdy walking or hiking shoes, and bring snacks if you’d like.

Meeting Point: Rock Creek Park Nature Center / Horse Center area parking lot Meeting Time: 3:00 pm Distance: ~3.5 miles Difficulty: Easy to moderate Pace: Relaxed Duration: About 2 hours hiking; 3:00–6:00 pm window Trail type: Forest trail, creekside trail, some rock/uneven footing Highlights: Rock Creek, Boulder Bridge, shaded woods Post-Hike: Optional informal vegan food/drinks nearby, depending on group interest

Water/Food Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy mid-hike. There are no trash receptacles on the trail so pack out your own waste.

Update Your RSVP Out of respect for others interested in attending this event, please update your RSVP promptly as your schedule changes.

## Alcohol/Smoking/Intoxicants: Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during the hikes.

VSDC THANKS Ethan Prall for leading this hike!

VSDC: More Than A Meetup We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to seeing you at our event