Peaks

 

5

 

 

Pursuers

 

21

 

 

Finishers

 

3

 

 

"The DC 5". This challenge bends the rules a bit and includes a trip to the top of the Washington Monument as well as 4 hills of low elevation all within DC. A great way to escape from politics into the outdoors in the midst of the city.

 

Highest peak

Washington Monument

555 ft / 169 m

Most prominent peak

Mount Hamilton

150 ft / 45 m

Most summited peak

Point Reno

21 summits

Most difficult peak

no info yet

Difficulty breakdown

no info yet

Top climbing months

June   18%

September  15%

January   13%

Highlights
"In case DC gets its way and becomes our 51st state, wanted to be proactive and tag the HP. The true highest point is in a fenced off area ~20' higher, but the HPers club and DC recognize Point Reno as the highest accessible natural point. " — Christopher • Oct 10, 2016
"Been there many times. I lived near Rock Creek Park 1998-2004 & hiked there a lot all through that time, spring, summer, fall, winter. It was my oasis in the city, with old growth forests & wildlife." — StudioHoodoo • May 1, 2000