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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Dutch Themed DC Walk
Arlington Cemetery Metro Station, Arlington, VA, USHi, this will be the last walk I host before I move to the Netherlands next week, so let's pretend like we're already there!
Stops:
1. Arlington Cemetery Metro
2. Netherlands Carillon
3. Walk by Georgetown Canal (pretend we are in Amsterdam)
4. National Portrait Gallery (think of the famous portrait of Van Gogh)
5. End at Gallery Pl/Chinatown MetroMilage: 4.8 mi
Start Location: Arlington Cemetery Metro Station
End Location: Gallery Pl / Chinatown Metro Station
Approximate Time: 6pm - 8pm
Map (Approx.): https://maps.app.goo.gl/JUmBa8Qy28CSQH2T8
Terrain: This will be mostly flat and on pavement.We try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early, because we will leave without you.
We're always looking for new leaders who can showcase their neighborhood or any cool places they know, so please reach out either at an event or on meetup if you are interested.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link
30 attendees
Fancy Houses of Georgetown Walk
Rosslyn Metro, 1850 N. Moore Street, Arlington, VA, USLet’s visit some of the fancy houses in Georgetown.
Milage: 4 mi
Start Location: Rosslyn Metro Station
End Location: Foggy Bottom Metro Station
Approximate Time: 6pm - 8pm
Map (Approx.): https://maps.app.goo.gl/mNg6Yiav2tL9SakPA
Terrain: This will be mostly on roads with some climbs---
We try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early, because we will leave without you.
We're always looking for new leaders who can showcase their neighborhood or any cool places they know, so please reach out either at an event or on meetup if you are interested.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link
30 attendees
Annapolis Adventure
Annapolis, MD, https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y8c1Hd7mKDXEPpQU8, Annapolis, MD, USLet's go visit Annapolis for the day! We'll take the bus to/from DC, before exploring the town, touring the Naval Academy, and grabbing lunch.
Bus To Annapolis: 9:00 am (Rosslyn) or 9:35 am (Union Station) - Arrive in Annapolis 10:20 am
Return Bus to DC: 5:00 pm (Annapolis) - Arrive in DC 5:40 pm (Union Station)Bus Link: https://www.flixbus.com/
Note: Please bring a REAL ID compliant driver's license or passport if you want to tour the Naval Academy
Walk is 7 miles, plus distance involved with the Naval Academy Tour
Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gaSTZGFppUNDetFDA
Sites:
1. Hammond-Harwood House
2. William Paca House & Garden
3. Susan Campbell Park
4. Annapolis Maritime Museum
5. Acton's Cove Waterfront Park
6. USNA Stadium
7. Naval Aviation park
8. Naval Academy20 attendeesThis Land is Your Land Walk
Metro: Dupont Circle (Red Line), Dupont/Logan Circles 1 Dupont Circle, Washington, DC, USThis walk was inspired by the opening to This Land Is Your Land - should be an interesting cross section of the city
Route:
- Dupont Metro
- California: USC Capital Campus
- NY Island: Mamie Johnson Plaza
- Redwood Forest: Redwood on capitol grounds
- Gulf Stream Waters: Diamond Teague Park
- Navy Yard Ballpark Metro
Mileage: 5.7 mi
Start Location: Dupont Circle Metro Station
End Location: Navy Yard - Ballpark Metro Station
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/R3LpvfiQ7YgGAND18
Time: 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Terrain: This will be mostly flat, on paved or gravel ground
We try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early, because we will leave without you. Note, we often limit the RSVPs to keep group sizes manageable.
We're always looking for new leaders who can showcase their neighborhood or any cool places they know, so please reach out either at an event or on meetup if you are interested.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link20 attendees
Past events
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