What we’re about
Welcome to the DC Urban Walkers! Our events prioritize metro accessibility and urban environments throughout dc and surrounding areas. We typically meet every week for an afterwork walk usually around 5 miles and we have several longer weekend walks per month. The routes can have mixed terrain including sidewalks, gravel, hiking trials, etc. 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.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2158403661070336114
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Tenleytown to DuPont ~5.4 milesTenleytown Metro Station, Washington, DC
Let's go from the Tenleytown Metro to the DuPont Metro Station!
Route:
- Start outside of the Tenleytown Metro Station
- Walk south on Wisconsin Ave
- Take a right at Van Ness St.
- Walk onto the Glover Archbold Trail
- Walk along the Glover Archbold Trail till after Reservoir Trail
- Take a left at the fork (after Reservoir Trail Rd.)
- Walk straight through Georgetown University till O Street
- Walk along O St. till Dumbarton St. NW
- Follow Dumbarton till the Rose Park, take a left and walk till P St.
- Take a right on P St. and follow till Dupont Circle Metro Station
Millage: 5.4 mi
Start Location: Tenleytown Metro Station
End Location: Dupont Circle Metro Station
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MDW2EwroixbL3nxt8
Time: 6PM-8PM
Terrain: This will be mostly on a flat dirt trail, but there will be paved parts at the end.
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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
- Explore Brookside Gardens (Glenmont Metro) (Slightly Hilly walk)Needs location
Let's explore Brookside Gardens and take a walk through Wheaton Regional Park. Total Elevation gain is ~600 feet - this is a slightly hilly walk
Route:
- Start at the Glenmont Metro Station
- Walk to Brookside Gardens
- Pass Pine Lake on the way to the Sports Pavilion
- Walk out of the park to Wheaton H Mart
- (Optional) Grab dinner at H Mart
- Return to Glenmont Metro
Mileage: 4.7 mi
Start/End Location: Glenmont Metro Station
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PQt6Cijo4NSuktds5
Time: 6PM-8PM
Terrain: Sidewalks, Paved Paths, Dirt/Gravel Paths
Total Elevation gain is ~600 feet - this is a slightly hilly walk
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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 - Annacostia River Walk (Union Station, 10.2 mi)Union Station Metro Station, Washington, DC
For this weekend walk, we will be doing a loop starting and ending at Union Station. There will be some cool views of DC and should be a good mix of Capital Hill, various DC parks, the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, and H St.
Route:
- Starting at Union Station (near the freedom bell).
- Walk south on 2nd St. walking behind the Supreme Court and Library of Congress, towards the Capital Waterfront
- Walk along the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, crossing the Frederick Douglas Bridge, and Benning Road Bridge, and continue on the trail till C Street.
- West on Constitution towards Lincoln Park
- North on 12th St. NE towards H st.
- West on H St. towards 3rd St. NE
- South on 3rd St. till Massachusetts Ave.
- Ending at Union Station Metro Station.
- (optional and tbd) Enjoy drinks + food somewhere on H Street
Milage: ~10.2 mi
Start/End Location: Union Metro Station
Approximate Time: 9am - 1:30pm
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n2jsbnndxbumWH5S7
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.
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
