Trails trips will continue to be offered for fall 2021 and new trips will be posted monthly. Review each trip below for registration information!
Take a break from the stress of finals and get some time out on the ice! TRAiLS will be making the short journey to Georgetown to ice skate for a couple hours on the waterfront. All skill levels are welcome!
Saturday, December 4 at 12:45 pm
Cost: $17 (Ticket: $10, Skate Rental: $7)
Come join TRAiLS for a casual hike to Rock Creek Park, a natural oasis in the heart of Washington, D.C. This hike has a fun twist; we'll be hiking to the legendary Capitol Stones, hidden ruins of D.C. monuments dumped by the National Park Service in the middle of the park. In total, we'll be hiking 4.6 miles through the woods, in glens, and across streams. The hike is perfectly suitable for beginners, with little elevation. Be prepared for a bit of mud and chilly temperatures.
Saturday, December 4 at 10:00 am
Cost: Free! (Metro not included)
The Old Rag hike is a trademark favorite for DC hikers and features challenging rock scrambles and stunning views of the Shenandoah Valley. Located in the heart of Shenandoah National Park, the mountain trail has a fun 2 mile section of scrambling and sliding through and around granite boulders on the way to the summit. As the tallest mountain in Virginia, we will be rewarded with beautiful views as we eat lunch at the summit. It is important to note that the National Park Service considers this trail as "very strenuous," due to the fact that we will be gaining 2,400 feet in elevation across a 9.5 mile loop. This is a very challenging but rewarding hike!
Sunday, December 5 at 8:30 am
Cost: $20
Come join GW TRAiLS as we explore the DC National Zoo! A pinnacle of DC life and located in the heart of Rock Creek Park, the Smithsonian Zoo offers free access to more than 1,500 animals across 300 different species. Even better, you can experience and enjoy it with all your friends, old and new!
Sunday, December 5 at 1:00 pm
Cost: Free! (Metro not included)
Your will receive communication from the Trails Guide prior to your trip departure. Occassionally a delay in the trip filling and the form closing may result in over registration. In this event, you will be contacted if you are placed on a waitlist.
Refunds: To receive a refund or trip credit, email Trails your payment confirmation. If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so by Wednesday before your trip in order to receive the option for a refund or credit.
Related to GW's mission of supporting and fostering learning, we would like to acknowledge that the land we organize trips to stands on Piscataway and Nacotchtank (Anacostan) land. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory, and we honor and respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land on which we gather. Visit this resource to learn more about land acknowledgment.
