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National Zoological Park
Best Hiking Trails near National Zoological Park
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National Zoological Park is a zoo inside of Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway.
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nationalzoo.si.edu
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Poi Info
Camping:
no fees
Hiking Trails (7)
1
Rock Creek Loop via Western Ridge Trail
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DIFFICULT
10.4
mi
2
USGS gaging station Loop via Valley Trail and Western Ridge Trail
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DIFFICULT
10.8
mi
3
Linnean Hill Loop via Rock Creek Trail and Valley Trail
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DIFFICULT
8.3
mi
4
Sweetgum Picnic Area
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DIFFICULT
19.8
mi
5
National Zoological Park via Olmsted Walk and Panda House Exit
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EASY
1.6
mi
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National Zoological Park via Olmsted Walk
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EASY
1.6
mi
7
sand Loop via Valley Trail and Western Ridge Trail
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DIFFICULT
10.5
mi