Potomac Appalachian Trail Club - Rock Creek Crew

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club - Rock Creek Crew We're all about maintaining trails in Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC.

No, the Appalachian Trail doesn't actually meander this far east, but we don't let that stop us.

Working on the lower Valley Trail around Blagden Avenue. We replaced posts and braces on the pedestrian bridge, replaced...
04/26/2026

Working on the lower Valley Trail around Blagden Avenue. We replaced posts and braces on the pedestrian bridge, replaced and maintained some waterbars, expanded the trail, and removed a bunch of invasive plants.

Our first official work trip of 2026. We returned to the Dumbarton Oaks Trail to replace waterbars, work on erosion cont...
04/12/2026

Our first official work trip of 2026. We returned to the Dumbarton Oaks Trail to replace waterbars, work on erosion control and address a few other issues.

Teaming up with the W**d Warriors for a mini-trip to clear invasive shrubs and vines from a stretch of the Western Ridge...
03/14/2026

Teaming up with the W**d Warriors for a mini-trip to clear invasive shrubs and vines from a stretch of the Western Ridge Trail. These plants have become quite pervasive in this area, and often encroach on the trail in the growing season. We also took the opportunity to perform a bit of minor trail work nearby to build up some low and wet parts of the trail.

A quick trip to take care of postponed projects from October -- a much-needed repair of the wooden pedestrian footbridge...
12/13/2025

A quick trip to take care of postponed projects from October -- a much-needed repair of the wooden pedestrian footbridge over Hazen Run, relocating a trail sign, and replacing some snow fencing along the trail. (Note to self: remember to take 'before' pictures too!)

Returning today to the Soapstone Valley Trail to work on rebuilding steps, performing erosion control, adjusting a strea...
09/13/2025

Returning today to the Soapstone Valley Trail to work on rebuilding steps, performing erosion control, adjusting a stream crossing, and removing a bunch of invasive bush honeysuckle and winged burning bush.

Working on this relatively cool and dry day to dig in a newly-built boardwalk on a section of the lower Western Ridge Tr...
08/09/2025

Working on this relatively cool and dry day to dig in a newly-built boardwalk on a section of the lower Western Ridge Trail, harvesting blowdown debris to shut down a few social trails, and also painting and shingling our new equipment shed!

Working today on repairs to an upper Valley Trail collapse. We removed the old structures damaged by treefall, dug in n...
08/02/2025

Working today on repairs to an upper Valley Trail collapse. We removed the old structures damaged by treefall, dug in new posts and built a retaining wall on the downhill side of the trail, then replaced lost tread.

Beginning work on the Soapstone Valley Trail, starting at the Windom Place entrance.  We replaced and rehabbed steps, r...
07/12/2025

Beginning work on the Soapstone Valley Trail, starting at the Windom Place entrance.  We replaced and rehabbed steps, reestablished a stream crossing, and removed a bunch of invasive plants.

Working on the Battery Kemble Trail -- focusing on erosion control and tread repair.
06/21/2025

Working on the Battery Kemble Trail -- focusing on erosion control and tread repair.

Bonus Memorial Day outing to clear trees that had fallen across the upper Western Ridge Trail.
05/26/2025

Bonus Memorial Day outing to clear trees that had fallen across the upper Western Ridge Trail.

05/14/2025

Join the Rock Creek Crew this Saturday in Rock Creek Park! We will be working on the lower Valley Trail and the Theodore Roosevelt Side Trail. Meet first at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center at 8:15 AM. End by noon. Remember to bring water and gloves, and dress appropriately for the weather. See you on Saturday!

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5200 Glover Road NW
Washington D.C., DC
20015

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