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We're an adults-only group that walks and hikes in VA, DC, and MD. There are no event or membership fees.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Belle Haven Park to River FarmBelle Haven Park, Virginia, Alexandria, VA
Let's meet at Belle Haven Park and go for a hike to George Washington's River Farm!
River Farm is the northernmost part of George Washington's extensive property in Virginia. Today it is home to the American Horticultural Society. The estate house has been restored and expanded, and it is surrounded by natural and formal garden areas. The estate's Kentucky coffee trees are descendants of those Washington introduced to Virginia when he returned from surveying the Ohio River Valley. The estate's oldest tree is a large Osage Orange, believed to be the largest in the United States.
❶ What we'll do:
- From in front of the drinking fountain in Belle Haven Park, we'll walk south 3 miles to River Farm along Mount Vernon Trail, Southdown Rd, and Kent Rd. After a half-hour break to enjoy the gardens and the view of the Potomac River, we'll retrace our steps to Belle Haven Park.
- The total hike is 6 to 7 miles and should take at least 2.5 hours. The surface is paved and relatively flat throughout, with a couple of stretches of boardwalk.
- Google map: http://tinyurl.com/ybd7whwv
❷ How to get there: The entrance to Belle Haven Park is located along the George Washington Pkwy, just south of the Belle Haven Country Club golf course. There isn't an exact street address, so have a good look at the directions.
- Coming from Old Town Alexandria along George Washington Pkwy, it is the first exit on the left after passing a Shell station south of the golf course. See https://goo.gl/maps/ThvZDmcR2Wq
- Coming from the south along George Washington Pkwy, it is the first exit north of the intersection with Belle View Blvd. See https://goo.gl/maps/az1cuCbN5BA2
- After exiting George Washington Pkwy, make an immediate left and park in one of the two parking lots. Please do not park in the marina.
❸ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes and your furry friend if desired (leashes, please). Sunscreen and shades are recommended.
❹ Weather: The forecast is partly cloudy and a high of 73F, with 6-8 mph NNW winds and a 6-7% chance of showers. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/y6dglh7w
❺ Advisory: As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers.
❻ Administrative stuff: There are restrooms at Belle Haven Park and at River Farm.
❼ Notes:
- Belle Haven Park, George Washington Memorial Parkway, Alexandria, VA 22307
- River Farm, 7931 E Boulevard Dr, Alexandria, VA 22308, (703) 768-5700: http://tinyurl.com/yaewbc7p
- Cleveland Park, National Cathedral, Klingle TrailCleveland Park, Washington, DC
Sunday will be sunny and warm, a perfect day to tromp out of Cleveland Park up to the National Cathedral and back. The hike will combine glorious architecture, the most expensive neighborhood in DC, the least-known best trail in the city, and a shortcut through a park past the International School on to Macomb Street.
We have tweaked this route over the past few months and it is now an even more photogenic route. The featured photo is from a hike earlier this Spring.
There is an old-style Italian deli named Vace's a block from the hike start/finish point that has great pizzas by the slice.
❶ What we'll do:
- Let's meet at Noon at Cleveland Park Metro (on the TARGET side of Conn. Ave.) and proceed to the National Cathedral. From there, we will tromp down the Klingle Valley Trail and swing out on the Rock Creek Trail and then hook around towards the Pierce-Klingle House and back up to the Metro via Porter Street. Beach Drive trail
- Total hiking time should be slightly over 2 hours. The surface is mostly paved. After reaching the Cathedral, it's fairly level followed by a downhill jaunt to Rock Creek and uphill back to the Metro.
- Google map: https://tinyurl.com/y5jo2c4n
❷ How to get there:
- Metro: Cleveland Park Metro Station is on the Red Line.
- Driving: The street address is 3599 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, and there is parallel parking available on surrounding streets:
○ From the north, along the I-495 Beltway, take the MD-185S / Connecticut Ave exit and drive south 5.1 miles on Connecticut Ave. The meetup location will be on your left.
○ From south of the Potomac, cross Arlington Memorial Bridge, turning right onto the ramp for Rock Creek Parkway/Kennedy Center. Merge onto Ohio St and turn left onto Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW, staying to your left onto Rock Creek Parkway/Shoreham Dr and continuing onto 24th St NW. Turn left onto Connecticut St NW and the meetup location at Cleveland Park Metro Station will be on your right, just past the zoo.
❸ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
❹ Weather: The forecast is sunny and 77 degrees. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/3hh3cap8
❺ Advisory: As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers.
❻ Administrative stuff: There are restrooms near Cleveland Park Metro at Target and Firehook Bakery. The National Cathedral has accessible bathrooms as well.
- Old Town Alexandria + Festival of Speed & StyleCapital Bikeshare Station, Alexandria, VA
Let's enjoy a walk in Old Town and check out the Old Town Festival of Speed & Style!
❶ What we'll do:
- Starting from the Capital Bikeshare Station on Diagonal Road, we'll walk through Old Town Alexandria, ending up in the Market Square area to check out the cars displayed along 200-500 King Street.
- The walk is 4.75 miles and should take about 2 hours. The surface is paved throughout, with inclines here and there and steps in places. This is an easy walk.
- Google map: https://tinyurl.com/nufwbhph
❷ How to get there:
- Metro: King Street Station is on the Blue and Yellow Lines.
- Driving: From I-395, take VA-7 / King Street east about 2.8 miles. Take the first right after passing under the railroad (Daingerfield Street), and an immediate right onto Diagonal Road. From US-1 / Richmond Highway, follow King Street west 0.5 miles, take a sharp left onto Daingerfield, and the first right onto Diagonal Road. There is free parallel parking in the area, especially along streets a block north of King Street and beyond, and west of the tracks along Commonwealth and adjoining streets.
❸ What to bring: Water and comfy shoes. You can bring your furry friend (leashes, please), but the car show discourages them because of loud noises.
❹ Weather: It's too early to see the forecast! Updates: https://tinyurl.com/yc4vjjnm
❺ Advisory: As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers.
❻ Administrative stuff: There are restrooms at commercial establishments near our meetup point, at the Torpedo Factory, and at the Ramsey House (Alexandria Visitor Center).
❼ Notes:
- Old Town Festival of Speed & Style: https://festivalofspeedandstyle.com/home
- Old Town Festival of Speed & Style at VisitAlexandria.com: https://visitalexandria.com/events/old-town-festival-of-speed-style/
