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Glover-Archbold Trail

Washington, District of Columbia · Rock Creek Park

Dogs on a leash all year

Wooded stream-valley trail in northwest DC. Dogs on a leash.

Source: National Park Service, Rock Creek Park: Pets. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Rock Creek Park: the rule in full

Dogs are welcome on designated trails on a leash, from the Western Ridge Trail at Boundary Bridge to Georgetown Waterfront Park. Stay on the trails.

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