Adams Morgan and Meridian Hill Park

Let's take a walk Saturday around Adams Morgan neighborhood and visit Meridian Hill Park! John originally led this hike and his map includes a motherlode of historical highlights and other details on our route (which will include the "Hinckley Hilton"). This is a good jaunt to explore a swath of D.C. that many folks may not know.

❶ What we'll do:

• Starting from the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro Station on Connecticut Ave., we'll follow a big counter-clockwise route around the Adams Morgan neighborhood in Washington DC, with a visit to Meridian Hill Park.
• Total distance is a little over 4.5 miles and should take about 2 hours, depending on breaks. The surface is paved throughout, with steps here and there. There are some hills, but overall this is a moderately easy walk.
• Google map: http://tinyurl.com/ycu74jg7

❷ How to get there:

• Metro (recommended): The Woodley Park Zoo Metro Station is on the Red Line. For planning and alerts, see the WMATA Trip Planner at https://www.wmata.com/
• Driving: If you drive, the Woodley Park Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro Station street address is 2700 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20008. There is limited parallel parking in the area, but mind the street signs and leave plenty of time to find a spot!

❸ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend (dogs must be leashed at all times).

❹ Weather:

• The forecast is mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/ycxedy5v
• Air quality forecast: https://tinyurl.com/sv7j58f7

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.

❻Administrative stuff: There are restrooms near the meetup point at the Shoreham Hotel, and in Meridian Hill Park about halfway through the walk.

❼ Notes:

• Meridian Hill Park, 16th St NW &, W St NW, Washington, DC 20009, https://www.nps.gov/places/meridian-hill-park.htm
• McDonald's, 2616 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008