About us
latemorninghikers.org
IG: @lmhikersdc
Want to go hiking near DC and not wake up at the crack of dawn? This is the hiking group for you!
Late Morning DC Hikers (LMH) is a group of friends and volunteer organizers that enjoy hiking at some of the best spots and exploring some of the best breweries and wineries in the region.
Our group sees the journey as the destination. We prefer enjoying each other's company more than pumping out miles. We're more inclined to stay up late rather than get up at 5 am. And we definitely think that a hike followed by food and drinks at one of the DMV's many breweries or wineries makes for a fantastic day!
Disclaimer
Late Morning Hikers is an informal group initiating trips under the common adventurer model. While (many) of our events are not ultra strenuous hikes, we do expect our members to be familiar with the best practices of hiking – this is not a group for first time hikers and is NOT a group for those seeking hiking instruction.
Our volunteer organizers are not experts or professionals, nor are we trained hike leaders, nor do we scout out hikes. We plan hikes for fun. You are responsible for your own welfare and safety at all LMH events. Be sure to choose to attend hikes only within your own physical abilities and hiking knowledge; take maps, suitable clothing, provisions (at least two liters of water plus any food or medical supplies you might require) and equipment, and act responsibly and safely at all times. Acting responsibly and safely includes always making sure that you stay with a group (we advise using the buddy system) and staying on, or within sight of (if you need to answer the call of nature or avoid an obstacle on the trail), marked trails at all times. If you ever believe you may be lost, follow the advice of the US Forest Service.
LMH organizers and members shall not be liable for any injuries, loss or damage to persons or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any aspect of LMH activities. Just in case you haven’t memorized it yet, our waiver of liability is here.
Upcoming events
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White Rocks and Prospect Point Brewing (7.4 miles, 1,066 feet, strenuous)
Gathland State Park, 900 Arnoldtown Road, Jefferson, MD, USJoin us for an out-and-back hike along the Appalachian Trail, starting at Gathland State Park. We will head north to the White Rock overlook, which has nice views, and then turn around at Lamb’s Knoll. Gathland State Park is home to the world’s only memorial to journalists who died in battle. It also has restrooms and no entrance fee.
Difficulty: Expect some rolling hills and rocky terrain but no super-strenuous elevation. Consider your hiking abilities and reach out to the host if you have questions. We expect to move at a 2.5mph pace, with breaks for water and food. We’ll adjust the pace if it is a very hot day.
Brewery: After the hike we will head to Prospect Point Brewing, a farm brewery near Frederick that has rotating food trucks.
Gear: Please prepare for a warm day and bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of liters of water. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Consider bug repellent. Please bring snacks and a lunch.
Route: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maryland/lambs-knoll-via-appalachian-trail?sh=unog1c&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
Meeting point: Gathland State Park, 900 Arnoldtown Rd, Jefferson Md
CARPOOLING:
We encourage those with cars to be willing to carpool - you're the ones who make LMH great!
If you're a driver that is willing to drive, please post a comment on the event page with the following information:
(1) Number of seats
(2) Meeting location
(3) Meeting time
As a rider, please comment on the driver's post to take a seat or post in the comments that you need a ride so a driver can find you. Riders are encouraged to help their driver out with the cost of gas.
By signing up for this event, you acknowledge and agree that Late Morning Hikers, its volunteer organizers, and drivers who volunteer to carpool are not responsible or liable for accidents, injuries, damage, or losses that may occur while traveling to or from the hike. Late Morning Hikers does not condone or encourage impaired driving. Drivers are expected to follow applicable laws and make responsible transportation choices.
We look forward to hiking with you!BACKGROUND INFO ABOUT LMH: Please remember that this group is an informal group of friends and volunteers initiating trips under the common adventurer model (http://www.ronwatters.com/CADefine.htm). We do expect our members to be familiar with the best practices of hiking. This is not a group for first time hikers and is NOT a group for those seeking hiking instruction.
We are also not professionals, nor are we trained hike leaders, nor do we scout out hikes. We plan hikes for fun. You are responsible for your own welfare and safety at all LMH events. Be sure to choose to attend hikes only within your own physical abilities and and hiking knowledge; take maps, suitable clothing, provisions (at least two liters of water plus any food or medical supplies you might require) and equipment, and act responsibly and safely at all times.
Act responsibly and safely: if you ever believe you may be lost, follow the advice of the US Forest Service (https://www.fs.fed.us/visit/know-before-you-go/if-you-get-lost)
LMH organizers and members shall not be liable for any injuries, loss or damage to persons or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any aspect of LMH activities. By attending this event, you represent that you have read, understand, and agree to the contents of our waiver of liability in the following link (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pQ0dedcqlyjc_Aib3TEbTX4gQRQt4C7FeCmsAPyTxd4/edit?tab=t.0)14 attendees
Rock Creek Loop (8.1 miles, 817 ft elevation)
Picnic Grove #24, Washington, DC, USLet's enjoy a hike on this next-to-last Sunday of spring in DC's Rock Creek Park! This one’s for car-free DC folks, those who want a short morning drive with easy parking, and anyone who wants to explore one of the region's great urban parks.
This is a moderately challenging hike due to its length, though there is not much elevation gain. We’ll move at a steady 2–3 mph pace, with breaks as needed. Water and bathrooms are available at the start. Please bring 2 liters of water with you.
Start location and time:
We’ll meet at 9 am at Picnic Grove 24 across from Rock Creek Tennis Center https://maps.app.goo.gl/wUMV6UqH7GKsDBbA8?g_st=icWe'll gather at covered picnic table shown in the image below. I'll have a large blue hiking backpack.
Note: We plan to start hiking promptly after our meeting time, but I'll allow a grace period of up to 10 minutes for late arrivals.
Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-ba011fd
Transportation Options:
Driving or rideshare (Lyft/Uber): Yes! the meeting point is easy to get to and parking is free and plentiful.
Buses: Indeed! Several buses go past this location on 16th Street. You can pick them up from Silver Spring metro (red line) or various metro stations in downtown DC. Please allow a little extra time if taking the bus, given variability in arrival times.
Bikeshares - Of course! There are stations close by.
CARPOOLING:
Although this is one of our rare public transportation-accessible hikes, we encourage those with cars driving in from outside DC to be willing to carpool - you're the ones who make LMH great!If you're a driver that is willing to drive, please post a comment on the event page with the following information:
(1) Number of seats
(2) Meeting location
(3) Meeting timeAs a rider, please comment on the driver's post to take a seat or post in the comments that you need a ride so a driver can find you. Riders are encouraged to help their driver out with the cost of gas.
We look forward to hiking with you!Background Info About LMH:
Please remember that this group is an informal group of friends and volunteers initiating trips under the common adventurer model (https://www.ronwatters.com/CADefine.htm). We do expect our members to be familiar with the best practices of hiking. This is not a group for first time hikers and is NOT a group for those seeking hiking instruction.We are also not professionals, nor are we trained hike leaders, nor do we scout out hikes. We plan hikes for fun. You are responsible for your own welfare and safety at all LMH events. Be sure to choose to attend hikes only within your own physical abilities and and hiking knowledge; take maps, suitable clothing, provisions (at least two liters of water plus any food or medical supplies you might require) and equipment, and act responsibly and safely at all times.
Act responsibly and safely: if you ever believe you may be lost, follow the advice of the US Forest Service (https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/if-you-get-lost)
LMH organizers and members shall not be liable for any injuries, loss or damage to persons or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any aspect of LMH activities. By attending this event, you represent that you have read, understand, and agree to the contents of our waiver of liability in the following link (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pQ0dedcqlyjc_Aib3TEbTX4gQRQt4C7FeCmsAPyTxd4/edit?tab=t.0)
12 attendees
Glover-Archbold loop hike (9.1 miles, 750 ft elevation) - metro accessible
Panera Bread, 4501 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, Washington, DC, DC, USLet’s enjoy another public-transportation-friendly hike in DC!
This is a 9.1-mile loop traversing the Glover-Archbold Trail, the Palisades Trail, and Battery Kemble Park. We’ll hike through shaded woodlands, a stretch of grassy clearing that was once the path of a DC streetcar line, and a quiet Civil War-era park with hills and some majestic trees. We’ll break for lunch at shaded picnic tables a little more than halfway through the hike.
This is a moderately challenging hike due to its length, though there is not much elevation gain. We’ll move at a steady 2–3 mph pace, with additional breaks as needed. Water and bathrooms are available at the start. Please bring at least 2 liters of water, as there are no easy refill points along the hike route.
Start location and time:
We’ll meet at 9:30 am outside the Panera Bread next to the Tenleytown–AU metro station:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TAUt5kfpfeEmcG2w7I'll have a large blue hiking backpack.
Note: We plan to start hiking promptly after our meeting time, but I'll allow a grace period of up to 10 minutes for late arrivals.
Route:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-72af7f4
(except we'll be doing the loop portion of the hike clockwise, rather than counterclockwise)Transportation Options:
The hike starts near the Tenleytown–AU Metro Station, which is on the Red Line. You can reach the station by Metrorail, Metrobus, bike, or rideshare. Please check WMATA’s Trip Planner for the best route from your location and for any weekend service changes.In addition, we encourage those with cars driving in from outside DC to be willing to carpool - you're the ones who make LMH great!
If you're a driver that is willing to drive, please post a comment on the event page with the following information:
(1) Number of seats
(2) Meeting location
(3) Meeting timeAs a rider, please comment on the driver's post to take a seat or post in the comments that you need a ride so a driver can find you. Riders are encouraged to help their driver out with the cost of gas.
We look forward to hiking with you!Background Info About LMH:
Please remember that this group is an informal group of friends and volunteers initiating trips under the common adventurer model (https://www.ronwatters.com/CADefine.htm). We do expect our members to be familiar with the best practices of hiking. This is not a group for first time hikers and is NOT a group for those seeking hiking instruction.
We are also not professionals, nor are we trained hike leaders, nor do we scout out hikes. We plan hikes for fun. You are responsible for your own welfare and safety at all LMH events. Be sure to choose to attend hikes only within your own physical abilities and and hiking knowledge; take maps, suitable clothing, provisions (at least two liters of water plus any food or medical supplies you might require) and equipment, and act responsibly and safely at all times.
Act responsibly and safely: if you ever believe you may be lost, follow the advice of the US Forest Service (https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/if-you-get-lost)
LMH organizers and members shall not be liable for any injuries, loss or damage to persons or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any aspect of LMH activities. By attending this event, you represent that you have read, understand, and agree to the contents of our waiver of liability in the following link (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pQ0dedcqlyjc_Aib3TEbTX4gQRQt4C7FeCmsAPyTxd4/edit?tab=t.0)1 attendee
Past events
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