What we’re about
We're an adults-only group that walks and hikes in VA, DC, and MD. There are no event or membership fees.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Cherry Blossoms on the National MallL'Enfant Plaza Metro Station , Washington, DC
Let's enjoy the cherry blossoms on the National Mall in DC!
- The National Park Service judged that 70% of the cherry blossoms had reached peak bloom as of March 17!
- This will be the last cherry blossom season before the National Park Service begins a multi-year repair to Tidal Basin and West Potomac seawalls. Beginning in May, the project will entail the removal of 300 trees in the construction zones. Approximately 455 trees (including 274 cherry trees) will be replanted in the area. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.
❶ What we'll do:
- From the sidewalk in front of L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station on Maryland Ave, we'll make a clockwise loop around the National Mall and the Tidal Basin.
- The total distance is about 4.5 miles and should take around 2 hours.
- The surface is paved and fairly level throughout. This is an easy walk.
- Google map: https://tinyurl.com/yjfhvum7
❷ How to get there:
- Metro: L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station is on the Blue, Green, Orange, Silver, and Yellow Lines. See the WMATA website for alerts and connection info: https://tinyurl.com/y9yheou4
- Driving: The street address is 600 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024. There is metered parallel parking in the area -- allow some extra time to find a spot!
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 12-15 mph WNW winds. No rain in the forecast. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/u89afnf
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 no facilities at our meetup point, but there are public restrooms at the Eisenhower Memorial a block east.
- Afterwards, there are several other public restrooms along our route, shown on the map.
❼ Notes:
- Cherry Blossom Watch: https://tinyurl.com/2mtzzyv4
- Bloomcam: https://www.bloomcam.org/
- "National Park Service prepares for $113 million multi-year repair to Tidal Basin and West Potomac seawalls": https://tinyurl.com/nm3wb892