Description:
- Fort Dupont Park is comprised of 376 rolling wooded acres that make up one of the largest parks in all of Washington. Among the traces of old roadways, oaks, beech, maples, and pipe cover the hillsides. Squirrels and rabbits find homes along with the night foragers - raccoons and opossums. The pink lady-slipper orchid blooms in quiet shade.From downtown Washington, DC drive east on Pennsylvania Ave., SE, and cross the Sousa Bridge. Turn left on Minnesota Ave. and proceed to Randle Circle. Turn right at the circle to the entrance at Fort Dupont Drive.
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Contact:
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- tel: 540-663-3861
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Address:
- National Capital Parks East
- 1900 Anacostia Drive, SE
- Washington, DC 20020-6722
Neighborhood:
SoutheastMileage:
- 0.8
Strenuousness:
- Easy
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