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The Harvest Moon, or the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, will rise on October 6, peaking at 11:47 p.m. ET. Let's meet at the bike rack across the street from the King Street Metro Station and enjoy a full moon walk in Old Town!

NB: There is a Capital Bikeshare on Cameron St, across the street from the King St Metro, but that's NOT where we are meeting! Come to the Capital Bikeshare in between Joe Theismann's and Embassy Suites on Diagonal St.

❶ What we'll do:

  • From the bike rack we'll walk south and east to Wilkes St, which we'll follow east through Wilkes St Tunnel to the waterfront. From there we'll walk upstream to the north side of Founder's Park and head west along Oronoco Street to Fairfax Street, walk south along N Fairfax St to King St, and then walk west along King St back to our starting point.
  • The walk is a little over 3.5 miles and should take around an hour and a half. The surface is mostly paved throughout and fairly level.
  • Google map: https://tinyurl.com/psdd2s94

❷ How to get there:

  • Metro: King Street Station is on the Blue and Yellow Lines. Current Metro status and alerts: https://tinyurl.com/y7lklnl7
  • 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 and metered parallel parking in the area.

❸ Weather: The forecast during our visit is sunny and a high of 82F, with 6-8 mph S winds and a very slight chance of showers. Sunset is at 6:42 pm and civil twilight ends at 7:09 pm. The moon rises at 6:22 pm. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/yck2442z

❹ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired (leashes, please).

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 several commercial establishments along our route.

❼ Notes:

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