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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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! Highlights include the colorful Culture House (former historic church), the Maine Lobsterman Memorial, & the 'Oculus Eye' from above.
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.
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.19 attendees
Custard Walk (4.1 miles)
Braddock Road Metro Station, 700 North West Street, Alexandria, VA, USBy George, we're getting some custard!
Route:
- Exit the Braddock Road Metro station
- Take a right onto E Braddock Road
- Turn right onto Mt.Vernon Ave
- Stop at Dairy Godmother for some Custard :)
- Continue on Mt. Vernon Ave as it becomes S Arlington Ridge Road
- Turn right onto 16th street
- Take a left at S Joyce Street
- Walk through VA Highlands Park until S Hayes Street
- Turn left and walk to Pentagon City Metro
Mileage: 4.1 mi
Start Location: Braddock Road Metro Station
End Location: Pentagon City Metro Station
https://maps.app.goo.gl/X8RFrjiGbzjWGQMU8Time: 6PM-8PM
Terrain: This will be mostly flat walking on sidewalks
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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. If you are on the waitlist but would really like to join, reach out to the organizer.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 (confirmation code- 0802)
2 attendees
DC Vistas Walk (9 mi, U Street -> Court House)
Metro-U Street, 1240 U Nw St, Washington, DC, USThe Old Post Office Pavilion has just reopened! To celebrate let's do a walk where we try to see as many of DC's viewpoints as possible.
We will try to do:- Cardozo Parking Garage (its actually really cool)
- Old Post Office Pavilion
- Kenedy Center Roof
- Arlington House
- Netherlands Carillon
Start Location: U Street/ 13th St
End Location: Court House Metro Station
Map: Komoot
Distance: 9 miles---
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've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link70 attendees
Past events
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