DuPont Circle, Embassy Row, Ritziest DC Street, Woodley Park

Let’s take advantage of an idyllic August Saturday to tromp in NW DC. We will start at DuPont Circle, walk up Massachusetts Ave. for a stretch on Embassy Row, circle back down Normanstone, the ritziest street in DC, pass through to Woodley Park, and return through the Kalorama District in Washington DC.
We hike at a rate of 2 to 3 miles per hour. This hike is almost all downhill or level after the initial climb from Dupont Circle towards the Cathedral.
❶ What we’ll do:

• After starting atund DuPont Circle, we'll walk northwest along Massachusetts Avenue, go up Embassy Row, cut across to Woodley Park, Creek Park, and return along Connecticut Avenue. Along the way we'll see the historic mansions, condominiums and rowhouses of the DuPont and Kalorama Districts, with examples of several different architectural styles. Today a lot of these buildings house embassies from around the world, so we'll see much of Embassy Row along the way.
• The total walk is a clockwise loop of about 5 miles and should take 2 hours at a moderate pace. The surface is pavement and sidewalks throughout, with lots of changes in elevation.
• Google map: http://tinyurl.com/jux9v3v
• Site photos/descriptions: http://tinyurl.com/pdjgjvt
• Print map and notes (pdf): https://tinyurl.com/2p9x8sfy

❷ How to get there: The DuPont Circle Metro Station is on the Red Line. To get to the meetup point, exit the station towards DuPont Circle South and at the top of the escalator, proceed into the circle to the fountain. See https://www.wmata.com/ to plan your trip. If you are driving, there is free parallel parking around side streets nearby, but give yourself some time to find a spot!

❸ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes and your furry friend if desired (leashes required at all times).

❹ Weather: The forecast is sunny and a high of 79F. Updates: https://tinyurl.com/ych2tr5v

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 in commercial establishments around DuPont Circle if you need to make a pit stop before and/or after the hike. There are also several commercial establishments along our route, but to avoid an unduly long hike, we will not take any scheduled breaks except at the Omni hotel near Woodley Park.
• Woodley Park-Zoo Metro Station is near the two-thirds point of our walk if anyone needs to depart early or would like a shorter walk.