Monuments in the Moonlight: A Social 4 Mile Sneaker Hike - Metro Accessible!
- October 28, 2012 · 5:00 PM
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Monuments in The Autumn Moonlight!
A Very Easy, Flat 4 Mile Social Sneaker Hike! (Metro Accessible)
We ONLY Have This Special Event When The Full Moon Falls On a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday and Will Actually Be Up During Our Event.
This is our very popular Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight sneaker hike, recently featured in the Washington Post, focusing on memorials near the Tidal Basin and the National Mall! We will walk for approximately 4 miles, around some of the most scenic and majestic parts of the national capitol Mall.
Join us as we visit each of the city’s famous memorials along with some monuments and more. Including but not limited to: the Washington Monument, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Abraham Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, and the World War II Memorial. We will point out fun and interesting facts about each and allow time to enjoy each memorial as well as take some photos. Come enjoy the spectacular majesty of our monuments in the light of the full moon!
Pace Options
We have several paces for you to choose from so there IS a pace for you whether you are looking for a photographer (this group WILL stop to expose your lenses so is a TRUE photographer pace, casual/social pace, a more moderate hiker, or even a most brisk hiker. Groups spend the same amount of time at the monuments but the pace between our stops is what varies.
Pace options include:
A social walking pace of about 2.0mph led by Kellie and Sherry .
About 3 groups of a moderate pace of about 2.5-3.0mph offered by Mike and Lauren which is the pace of an average hikers when we are hiking and used in most hike books as a rule of thumb for determining how long a hike will take.
Last but not least, there will be a very brisk workout pace of 3.5-4.0mph by Justin and Dan . If you sign up for this pace then you asked for it and no complaints as it is not for the faint of hear and is a very fast hike pace.
Please put your pace preference in your RSVP to help us better prepare for this hike and save time at the start!
Weather Information
We walk rain or shine unless there is a 45% or more chance of lightning forecast for the area for the time we will be out on this trek. In this case, I will send an e-mail no later than noon the day of the event. Click here for up to the minute weather information for this trek.
Carpool Information
There are 2 carpools for this hike!
Baltimore Area Carpool 
To carpool or caravan from the Baltimore metro area, meet at Dorsey Station. Click here for directions to Dorseyand take note this is not our usual Baltimore carpool location! Use the comment section to dicuss carpooling with other members.
Annapolis Area Carpool
To carpool or caravan from the Annapolis area, meetup at the Harbour Center Mall Starbucks. Click here for Annapolis carpool directions for getting to the carpool location. Use the comment section to discuss carpooling with other members.
If you can drive or want to carpool from additional locations, please post your location in the comment section below. For those who need a ride, reach out to the drivers. Make friends, and support the environment - by just offering a ride!
Directions to the Trailhead
Click here for directions to the area to park for this trek.
Hike Meetup Time is at 5:00 p.m.
Dorsey Station carpool meetup time is 3:30 p.m.
Annapolis carpool time is 3:45 p.m.
Note: Please do not plan on attending this special event unless you can be out until at least 9:00 p.m. and depending on your chosen pace, later, in order to have time to enjoy the monuments, take pictures, and enjoy each others company without feeling rushed. If this is too late for you, please know that the time of this event changes according to when the moon rises is which is pretty late tonight but also the last one of the year in temperate weather. This event will be offered at an earlier time in evening in the future accordingly but the next one will be in winter. We do not offer this for every full moon, but ONLY when the full moon falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday which is a few times a year and all 2012 dates are already on our calendar.
Sunset and Full Moon Informatio
Click here for an explanation of the three different twilights if you are interested.
Sunset: 6:13 p.m.
Twilight (Civil): 6:40 p.m.
Twilight (Nautical): 7:12 p.m.
Twilight (Astronomical): 7:43 p.m.
Rise of Full Moon: 5:28 p.m.
Fido is Welcome on This Hike!
Please remember we are a social hiking group that values fellowship and camaraderie and practice good hike etiquette . We take breaks as necessary and have at least one guide in the front in addition to a "sweeper" in the back so no hiker is left behind. If you get upset because someone has to rest at the top of a hill etc. then find another group! We are very supportive, encouraging, and focus on safety while getting or staying fit on the trail and practicing Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.
Please take note that this is a non-refundable event before you sign up. I don't want there to be any misunderstandings.
Let's have great times and see you there! Be sure to take the hike leader(s) numbers listed below with you just in case you have any trouble locating us at the meetup location.
Mike: [masked] (Social or Moderate Pace)
Ted W.: [masked] (Social or Moderate Pace)
Justin: [masked] (Brisk Pace)
Lauren: [masked] (Moderate Pace)
Sherry: [masked] (Social Pace)
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Staci
Not feeling well so walking in the rain probably isn't the best idea. Hope to be able to do this next time!
October 28
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Erin
Hey, I don't think I am going to make it. I was really excited about this hike, but now I have to make storm provisions for my job and consider how public transit will be running when the thing is over. Hopefully next time!
October 28
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TWoods
really wanted to go on this meet up but i'm just concerned with all the crazy weather reports. even if it doesn't happen during the hike it may be diffcult for me to get back home. hopefully will be able to join you guys on another trip. have fun and be safe above all!
October 28
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Kellie Carlisle
Hey Guys,
Thus far, it looks like the hurricane will not be here until Monday or Tuesday (see the latest via link below)
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh...
The storm schedule seems to be slowing a bit, so we are still a go.
BTW - This is Mike, using Kellie's login.
1 · October 27
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Kellie Carlisle
Donna, please call Mike at [masked] and he will help you with directions given the time. Thanks so much and we will help you get there:)
October 28
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Kellie Carlisle
I lived in Florida for 18 years so have been through my fair share of hurricanes. The chances of bad weather during this event is 5% at this time so I don't want to cancel unless it is much higher than that. This event only occurs a few times a year becuase we go only when the full moon falls on a weekend AND if the moon will be up when we are hiking which limits how often we get this special hike. Saftey first though and trust me, I am monitoring the weather for all 13 of our hikes this weekend and have posted over 2200 events for our group over our 5 years so I leaned the hard way how to do this and by now it is down to an art form:) The hurricane is not due any where near us while we would be hiking or that would not be good times, or safe. NOAA is up on my computer 24x7 at this time and as a Floridan, old habits die hard, so I am even tracking it on my map-grin.
1 · October 26
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Gail Gentry
Hi Mike, with Hurricane Sandy on its way, do you still think we will be able to make this hike tomorrow?
October 27
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Mike H.
Danielle D information for where we meet for this event is contained within the document itself and is a link typically under a heading that says something like "directions for where we meet for this hike" or something very similar. I look forward to seeing you there and I'm here to help anyway I can:)
October 25
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A former member
Moderate for me!
October 24
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Gail Gentry
Hi Kelly, this is actually in the city, right? No trails? So an urban hike! Looks like fun but want to know what shows to bring! :-)
September 5
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Gail Gentry
Ok Kellie. Yeah, I think I should leave my stilettos at home! :-) See you then.
September 6
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Donna Harrington
I can't seem to get the trailhead directions. Is this a 17th and Constitution meetup? I did this hike with you all two years ago and that's where we met up. Help, thanks! Donna and Rosie
October 21
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A former member
Hi, social pace for me
October 21
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angela White
I also forgot to include that i'll be taking the social pace for this hike.
Looking forward to it~ThanksOctober 3
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Justin Carlisle
Certified Hike Leader and Wilderness Medical First Responder, Co-Organizer
Event Host
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Jim S
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Daniel ONeill
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Mike
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