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Tube Rental ($53) with Harpers Ferry Adventure Center. This is the whitewater tubing trip, not the flatwater route. No hiking, all tubing.

RSVP UPDATE (8/13/26): Additional RSVPs are welcome, but we’ll need more drivers. If you are interested in joining, post in the comments if you have a car and are either available to help carpool or plan to meet us there.

Abandon the city and the summer heat. We’re heading off the trails and onto the water for this trip! This trip will take you along the Potomac River—you’ll float past the town of Harpers Ferry with Maryland Heights and Loudoun Heights above you. You’ll enjoy the excitement of the river and take some time to stop at one of the small rock islands to bask in the views.

We’ll be heading to Harpers Ferry Adventure Center for the day. Not only will we get to enjoy a lovely float down the river, but you’ll also be able to enjoy the onsite brewery with its great river views and pizza for a post-float snack. There’s also a large bathhouse equipped with sinks, toilets, and hot showers.

You are responsible for reserving your tube for this trip—but it is easy!

We’ll have a good amount of time between arriving at the Center and starting our float, so you’ll have plenty of time to change into your swimsuits should you wish to do so at the Center.

GETTING THERE

  • Carpooling will be available at the Vienna Metro (North Lot)—be there by 9 a.m.
  • If you plan to drive yourself, we’ll meet at Harper’s Ferry Adventure Center. Aim to arrive around 10:30 a.m. so we can get our group gathered—there are picnic tables by the front so look for us there.

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RESERVATIONS
Capital Hiking Club is a non-profit group, and the public is invited on all trips. Reservations are accepted as late as Friday, but reserving before Wednesday night helps ensure your spot and prevent cancellation of the hike due to low sign-ups. RSVP through Meetup and pay through PayPal. Please be sure your RSVP gives your full name and phone number and where you'll be boarding the bus. We don't want to leave you behind!
Because this is a paid event, we cannot offer a waitlist should the hike fill up. If spots subsequently open up, they will become immediately available to anyone and everyone.

FIRST-TIME HIKERS
If you're a first-time hiker with us, please notify the leaders in advance so they can make sure you have the info you need. Hikers must be able to keep at least a 2 mph pace.

LIABILITY
By RSVP'ing for a CHC hike, you acknowledge and accept that hikers are responsible for their own safety and must assume risks and liability for all outings. CHC leaders, officers, and representatives shall not be liable for any injuries, loss or damage to persons or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any trips or club activities. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver the day of the hike.

CANCELLATION POLICY
To cancel and receive a full refund less a $5 processing fee, you must change your RSVP to "No" on Meetup before 12PM the Thursday before the hike. If you change your RSVP after 12PM the Thursday before the hike, no refunds will be issued.

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for answers to questions such as these and many more:

  • What should I bring on a hike?
  • Can things be left on the bus during the hike?
  • When will the bus return to the metro Washington DC area?
  • Can I drive my car and meet the bus at the hike destination?
  • Are dogs allowed on hikes?o

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