Fredericksburg Walkabout

Sunday is the last bit of mild weather we'll have before we get another round of cold, ice, and snow on Monday and Tuesday. Let's meet at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center and go for a walk around town.

❶ What we'll do:

• From the sidewalk in front of the Visitor Center, we'll go for a clockwise walk around town along city streets and the Rappahannock Canal and Rappahannock Heritage trails.
• The total distance is 4.9 miles. The surface is mostly sidewalks and gravel/dirt paths, with hills and steps here and there. This is an easy hike.
• Google map: https://tinyurl.com/4caw8bww

❷ How to get there:

• The street address is 601 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
• From the Capital Beltway, follow I-95 S to US-17 BUS S/Warrenton Rd in Stafford County. Continue on US-17 BUS S/Warrenton Rd. Take River Rd to Charlotte St in Fredericksburg. For more detailed directions, see https://goo.gl/maps/tYQcTCycp7GXUDeXA
• Parking is available at the 600 and 800-900 blocks of Sophia St. For more parking locations, see the Google map and https://fredericksburgva.gov/744/Parking

❸ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired. (Leashes, please.) The layered look is recommended.

❹ Weather: The forecast is partly cloudy and a high of 61F, with 8-9 mph NNW winds. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/ye24uxwj

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 the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, and at Kenmore Parks. See addresses below and locations on the Google map.

❼ Notes:

• Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 601 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, (540) 373-1776, https://fxbg.com/