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Western Ridge Trail at Boundary Bridge

Washington, DC, District of Columbia · Rock Creek Park

Dogs on a leash all year

Woodland trail along Rock Creek from the Maryland line.

Source: National Park Service, Rock Creek Park: Pets. Checked October 28, 2026.

Route shown on the map: about 8.2 km of trail as mapped in OpenStreetMap. Trails can include side paths, so check the park map for the walk you plan.

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.