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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An Evening along the Anacostia ft. the Frederick Douglass brg
Eastern Market Metro, 8th and Pennsylvania St. SE - Eastern Market Metro, Washington, DC, USThis 4.3mile easy walk is flat & paved. Pace: 3mph. The trek bops 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 by the Ornamental Spirit Mosaic Sculpture en route. Once strolling on some scenic streets the trek ganders at the Virginia Avenue park & garden before a brief breaking point that offers an opulent overlook.
Latter of the circuit parallels the altruistic Anacostia, traversing through [The] Yards Park, which draws nightlife on the daily, then dawdles down to a dock. After crossing the (sometimes) 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) | This walk occurs in the evening/ night, heed the darkness though street lights are ample. A 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.
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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.21 attendees
Cathedral Walk
Cleveland Park Metro, Cleveland Park Metro, Cleveland Park Metro, Dc, DC, USLet's visit the national cathedral
Route:
- Exit the Cleveland Park Metro station
- Walk down Porter Street to the Klingle Valley Trail
- Walk along the Klingle Valley Trail until the end
- Continue along Woodley Road until hitting the Cathedral
- Loop around Cathedral and Gardens until intersection of 34th and Garfield
- Use Fulton and Calvert streets to arrive at Woodley Park Metro
Mileage: 3.7 mi
Start Location: Cleveland Park Metro Station
End Location: Woodley Park Metro StationTime: 6PM-8PM
Terrain: This will be walking on sidewalks/paved trails, with moderate uphill (400 ft. elevation gain)
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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)
40 attendees
Franciscan Monastery Grounds (3.4 miles)
Location not specified yetLet's visit the Franciscan Monastery Grounds
Route:
- Exit the Brookland Park Metro station
- Left onto 10th St NE
- Turn right onto Michigan Ave NE
- Turn right onto Quincy St NE
- Turn right onto 14th St NE
- Turn right onto Taylor St NE
- Continue onto Bunker Hill Rd NE
- Head toward 19th St NE
- Turn right onto 19th St NE
- Turn right onto Varnum St NE
- Continue onto Arundel Rd
- Turn left toward Levee Trl
- Turn right onto Levee Trl
- Turn left onto Chillum Rd
- Turn left onto Levee Trl
- Head toward NW Branch Trail/Mont Rainer
- Sharp right onto NW Branch Trail/Mont Rainer
- Sharp left onto Anacostia Tributary Trail System/NW Branch Trail
- Turn right to stay on Anacostia Tributary Trail System/NW Branch Trail
- Turn right onto Queens Chapel Rd
- Turn left onto Jamestown Rd
Mileage: 3.4 mi
Start Location: Brookland-CUA Metro Station
End Location: West Hyattsville Metro Station- https://maps.app.goo.gl/BfXybkHoxnsE9H6A6
Time: 6PM-8PM
Terrain: This will be walking on sidewalks/paved trails, with minor uphill (79 ft. elevation gain)
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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)33 attendees
Past events
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