2/17 – Trail
The Klingle Valley Trail was one of the longest-delayed projects in DC. It follows the path of Klingle Road, which was one of the few ways of getting from the east side of Rock Creek Park to the west side. Because it was in a narrow, steep stream valley, it often washed out and, in 1991, was closed due to the collapse of the underlying sewer.
It sat abandoned for many years while a fight broke out what to do with it. Drivers wanted to keep the road open while others pushed for a trial to replace the roadway.
It wasn’t until 2017 that the trail was finally opened.
