Splashin' Around at Jones Point Park
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Looks like a nice Sunday, withonly about a slight chance of showers in the morning. Let's go for a walk around Old Town and see what's going on.
❶ What we'll do:
- From the old ship's rudder under Wilson Bridge we'll walk south to the Jones Point Lighthouse, then east and north along the Mount Vernon Trail and the Alexandria waterfront to the Torpedo Factory, with a short jag to the west to walk through Wilkes Street Tunnel. After a short break at the Torpedo Factory we will continue upstream along the Potomac to Canal Center Plaza, and then return south to Jones Point Park along Fairfax, St Asaph, Pitt, and Lee streets, with a necessity break (if needed) at the Ramsay House, adjacent to Market Square.
- This is a 4.8-mile loop hike and should take about two hours at a moderate pace. The surface is fairly level and paved throughout, except for brief stretches of pebbled paths in parks along the way.
- Google map: https://tinyurl.com/5n8snpe2
❷ How to get there: The park entrance is at the south end of South Royal Street in Old Town Alexandria. From Highway 1 (either direction), take Franklin Street east to Royal Street, turn right and drive south 3 blocks until the street ends in front of Wilson Bridge. The park entrance is on your left. The street address is 1 Jones Point Drive, Alexandria, VA 22314.
❸ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired (leashes please). An umbrella or rain jacket/poncho is recommended.
❹ Weather: The forecast is mostly cloudy and a high of 89F, with a 2-4% chance of showers in the morning, with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. South winds at 9-10 mph. Updates: https://tinyurl.com/yck2442z
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 Jones Point Park, the Torpedo Factory, the Ramsay Visitor Center, and at commercial establishments along our way.
- Parking at Jones Point Park is free and there is room for around 100 cars. DO NOT park along S Royal St at the entrance to the park! You may be towed!!
❼ Notes:
- Jones Point Park, Jones Point Dr, Alexandria, VA 23242. http://tinyurl.com/pbyq733