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17th Annual NIH "Take-A-Hike Day" – Tomorrow's Route Update & Event Details

Due to ongoing construction near Wilson Drive, the route for tomorrow's 17th Annual NIH "Take-A-Hike Day" on the Bethesda Main Campus will differ slightly from previous years. Hikers will exit campus at Center Drive/Rockville Pike and re-enter at North Drive/Rockville Pike.

Road Closure Notice

To accommodate participants, Center Drive will be briefly closed — from Building 1 to Rockville Pike (near Building 38, the National Library of Medicine) — from 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4.

  • NIH Police will be on hand to assist with traffic control throughout the event
  • Drivers: Please remain alert for pedestrians in crosswalks
  • Pedestrians: Always use sidewalks and crosswalks, and make eye contact with drivers before stepping off a curb

Event Schedule & Route

  • 11:30 a.m. — Activities begin
  • 12:00 p.m. (noon) — Hike starts promptly
  • Participants will re-enter campus at North Drive, with the hike concluding in the courtyard between Buildings 31 and 33
  • Water stations will be available along the route to keep you cool and hydrated

Important Reminders

  • Register today — there's still time to sign up and join the fun at multiple NIH locations
  • Bring your NIH ID — you will need it to re-enter campus at North Drive
  • Follow all signage and volunteer directions as you travel along the campus perimeter

Questions?

Contact Jan Tortarella for any questions about the NIH Take-A-Hike Day event.

We hope to see you out on the trail — lace up your shoes, enjoy the fresh air and celebrate the joy of moving together as an NIH community!
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