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We're an adults-only group that walks and hikes in VA, DC, and MD. There are no event or membership fees.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Occoquan Regional ParkOccoquan Regional Park, Lorton, VA
Sunday's weather forecast is mild and comfy, so we shouldn't let it go to waste! Let's go for a hike in Occoquan Regional Park!
❶ What we'll do:
- From the meetup point in front of Brickmaker's Cafe, we'll hike upstream along the Cross-County and White trails to get an overview from the heights over the Occoquan River. After returning to the Brickmaker's Cafe area for a short break, we'll continue downstream and follow the Red Trail for a counter-clockwise circuit of the park, to end our hike back at the starting point. Touring the over 100-year-old Brick Kiln and the Suffragist Memorial is at your individual discretion.
- The hike is about 4 miles, and should take no more than 2 hours at a moderate pace. The surface is mostly paved and fairly level, but there are stairs and a 220-foot elevation gain along the White Trail, which is a dirt surface covered with pine needles.
- Google map: https://tinyurl.com/yu2kadc4
❷ How to get there:
- From the I-495 Capital Beltway, take I-95 S for about 8 miles. Take exit 160 to merge onto VA-123 N toward Occoquan/Lake Ridge. Drive about 1.9 miles, passing a 7-Eleven on your left and crossing over the Occoquan River bridge. Take the first right to enter the park. See https://goo.gl/maps/gZHGF5wnDovi9RHt5 (Google directions vary depending on traffic conditions)
- Sorry, this is not a Metro-accessible hike.
❸ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired (leashes, please). Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended.
❹ Weather: The forecast is partly cloudy and a high of 82F, with light ENE winds. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/uc4wampa
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 entrance to the Brickmaker's Cafe, adjacent to River View.
❼ Notes:
- Occoquan Regional Park, 9751 Ox Road, Lorton VA 22079, (703) 690-2121. https://tinyurl.com/28apyc2e
- Brickmaker's Cafe (opens at 11 am), 9751 Ox Rd, Lorton, VA 22079, (703) 646-9486. https://tinyurl.com/4dnxv5jp
H/T to Abby for the event photo!
- Full Sturgeon Moon in Old TownCapital Bikeshare Station, Alexandria, VA
The August full moon is known as a Sturgeon Moon because of the large number of sturgeon fish that were found in the Great Lakes in North America this time of year.
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 partly cloudy, temperatures in the low 80s, and a 25-30% chance of showers. Light SSE winds. Sunset is at 8:35 pm and civil twilight ends at 9:06 pm. The moon rises at 8:39 pm. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/yck2442z
❹ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired (leashes, please). The streets are well lighted but you may want to bring a flashlight.
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:
- Moonrise, Moonset, and Phase Calendar for Alexandria, August 2025: https://tinyurl.com/4j5tdak7
- August Sturgeon Moon: https://tinyurl.com/4597xbzw
