Halloween in Old Town

Let's meet at the bike rack across the street from the King Street Metro Station and enjoy a Halloween walk in Old Town! Costumes are not required, but are certainly encouraged!

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 on Diagonal St, GPS 38.805761, -77.060619

❶ What we'll do:

• From the bike rack we'll walk south and east through the Alexandria Cemetery to Wilkes St, which we'll follow east, with a detour south and east to check out the Halloween decorations along Lee St. At Prince St we'll turn east and head for the waterfront, and then walk north along the waterfront to Queen St, where we'll turn west and walk to N Fairfax St, turn left and walk south past the Carlyle House to King St, where we'll turn right and head back to our starting point.
• The walk is about 4.2 miles and should take no more than two hours. The surface is mostly paved throughout and fairly level.
• Google map: https://tinyurl.com/y2ju54eh

❷ How to get there:

• Metro: King Street Station is on the Blue and Yellow Lines. See the WMATA Trip Planner at https://www.wmata.com/
• 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 but leave yourself a little extra time to find it!

❸ Weather: It's too early to see the forecast, but we'll keep our fingers crossed. Sunset is at 6:08 pm, and civil twilight ends about 30 minutes later. Weather updates here: https://tinyurl.com/4wj5ya56

❹ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired (leashes, please). A light jacket and a flashlight are recommended. Of course you're welcome to don a Halloween costume!

❺ Advisories:

• 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.
• After sunset, motorists have difficulty seeing you! Watch out for vehicles, and wear light or reflective clothing.

❻ Administrative stuff: There are restrooms at several commercial establishments along our route.