About us
Welcome to the DC Urban Walkers! We explore urban environments throughout DC and the surrounding areas. As part of our focus on urban areas, we prioritize Metro accessibility and typically start and stop at stations. Sometimes we host special day trips where we visit nearby cities by train. The routes can have mixed terrain including sidewalks, gravel, hiking trials, etc. Note that while we do include hiking trails within cities, we do not consider ourselves a hiking group.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link
Upcoming events
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B-R Corridor Walk (Foggy Bottom -> Ballston, 5mi)
Foggy Bottom Metro Station, 2301 I St NW, Washington, Washington, DC, USJoin us for an exploration of the Ballston - Rosslyn corridor in Arlington!
We will start by walking from Foggy Bottom to the Georgetown waterfront to get good views of the Rosslyn skyline at night. From there we will cross the key bridge into Rosslyn and walk up Wilson all the way to Ballston.
Start Location: Foggy Bottom Metro Station
End Location: Ballston Metro Station
Map: Google Maps
Milage: 5 mi15 attendees
Wharf Waddle on the D.C. Southwest Heritage trail
Waterfront Metro station, 399 M St SW, Washington, DC 20024, Washington, DC, USThis wonderous walk is a 4.5mile easy loop that is flat albeit one hill. Pace: 3mph. The trek traverses the historical Southwest (SW) Heritage trail that waddles into the Washington, D.C. Wharf!
Upon departure the circuit sees Wheat Row, one of D.C.'s oldest residencies. After a meander at a TITANIC MEMORIAL, the walk then wanders the neighborhood passing Fort McNair and Lansburgh park, followed by the recently opened Rubell Museum. The trek pitstops at the lavish SW Library that has accessible restrooms before resuming through the SW Duck pond.
Latter of the circuit ascends to BENJAMIN BANNEKER PARK, named for an early surveyor mapping the City. A spur follows over the Washington Channel of the Potomac river, offering an opulent overlook of the Wharf. The trek descends some stairs then dawdles down the docks viewing robust restaurants as well as beautiful boats, before concluding through a trimmed-up terrace, finally terminating along the Arena Stage.
Highlights include the colorful Culture House (former historic church), the Maine Lobsterman memorial, & the 'Oculus eye' from above!
NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP | Street shoes best. Metro commuting is advised, alight from WATERFRONT STATION (GR); this is where the walk starts & finishes. Car parking is available here in Wharf Garage #3; then proceed to Meet Spot.
2. Browse this 26page document for Full SW Heritage trl info.
3. Footnote-- Humid weather to be anticipated but hopefully a cool breeze will roll off from the water.We try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early. Note, we often limit the RSVPs to keep group sizes manageable. If you are on the waitlist but would really like to join, reach out to the organizer.
Our events prioritize metro accessibility by meeting and ending at metro stations. Sometimes we start/stop at the same station, sometimes we do not. Please double check the event description to see if you can manage transportation.
If you would like to support these 'Meetup meanders', you can do so here: PayPal or CashApp.
Your RSVP to this Meetup is your digital attestation & signature that you agree to: RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS, the host and all participants of the event, from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any LOSS/ INJURY, DISABILITY, OR DEATH I may suffer, to person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law.1 attendee
An Evening along the Anacostia ft. the Frederick Douglass brg
Eastern Market Metro, 8th and Pennsylvania St. SE - Eastern Market Metro, Washington, DC, USThis 3.8mile easy walk is flat & paved. Pace: 3mph. The trek traverses by the D.C. Navy Yard, alongside the Anacostia River. This walk starts at Eastern Market metro station (OR/ BL/ SV line) & finishes at Anacostia metro station (GR line). Highlights include an artsy underpass, a drawbridge, & a gargantuan railroad gun.
The walk first meanders past the historical Eastern Market then hikes to the Old Naval Hospital, sauntering on some scenic streets before gandering at the Virginia Avenue park & garden.
Latter of the circuit parallels the altruistic Anacostia, trekking through [The] Yards Park, which draws nightlife on the daily, then dawdles down to a dock. After crossing the (plausible, but not likely) ILLUMINATED Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge (pictured), the walk concludes following a frolic atop frivolous footprints.
NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP (via Barracks Row heritage trl) | Street shoes best. Bathroom may be available at [Eastern] Market Park.
2. Metro commuting is advised but a parking garage is available at the Anacostia Metro (self- navigate to the meet spot from there).
3. Post- social @Atlas Brew Works.We try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early. Note, we often limit the RSVPs to keep group sizes manageable. If you are on the waitlist but would really like to join, reach out to the organizer.
Our events prioritize metro accessibility by meeting and ending at metro stations. Sometimes we start/stop at the same station, sometimes we do not. Please double check the event description to see if you can manage transportation.
If you would like to support these 'Meetup meanders', you can do so here: PayPal or CashApp.
Your RSVP to this Meetup is your digital attestation & signature that you agree to: RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS, the host and all participants of the event, from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any LOSS/ INJURY, DISABILITY, OR DEATH I may suffer, to person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law.1 attendee
Superbowl Stadium Stroll
Morgan Blvd Park & Ride, 300 Garrett A Morgan Blvd, Landover, MD, USThis semi- scenic 5.7mile easy walk is nearly all paved with some benign inclines. Pace: 3mph. The trek strolls around a Superbowl, and more!
The circuit kicks-off from the (BL/SV) Morgan Boulevard Station through an artwork display titled "STOP & GO" (c. 2004) by Athena Tacha (who also 'composed' the Strathmore Music Hall Pedestrian Skybridge lights in Rockville, MD). Garrett Morgan, who the station is named after, is credited for patenting a/the '3-armed traffic signal', an early form of Today's modern traffic lights despite the display using Metrorail color- lines.
The trek then has a Touchdown in scenic Summerfield park, with a lateral spur to a viewpoint. Afterwards, the walk weaves through the woodland tackling some BOUNTIFUL BOARDWALKS along the way. Once egressing from this (green-) tunnel, the circuit encircles Northwest Stadium before breaking at an OVERLOOK for half-time. The latter of this gameplan saunters through suburbia with a timeout by a HOUSE ON A HILL, then concludes back at the Metro station in the End Zone; hopefully no Penalties!
NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP | Sneakers ok, cleats not needed. Sports clothing/ Jerseys encouraged! Only opponent may be some seed/ vegetative debris on the walk-ways.
2. Can't attend in the PM? Seek AM walk here.
3. Post- social @TBDWe try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early. Note, we often limit the RSVPs to keep group sizes manageable. If you are on the waitlist but would really like to join, reach out to the organizer.
Our events prioritize metro accessibility by meeting and ending at metro stations. Sometimes we start/stop at the same station, sometimes we do not. Please double check the event description to see if you can manage transportation.
If you would like to support these 'Meetup meanders', you can do so here: PayPal or CashApp.
Your RSVP to this Meetup is your digital attestation & signature that you agree to: RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS, the host and all participants of the event, from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any LOSS/ INJURY, DISABILITY, OR DEATH I may suffer, to person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law.1 attendee
Past events
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