Walk: The "Stairmaster 2: Electric Boogaloo" w/ Lunch (Gaithersburg)

This 8.2mile hard walk is mostly paved, but has 470 stairs/ steps spread throughout. Pace: 3mph. The trek ganders about the Gaithersburg neighborhoods of Kentlands & Lakelands, first by departing from a shopping center. After queuing around a quaint Pond, the walk saunters a snaky switchback then zig-zags about Little Quarry Road, showcasing some zealous residences. A mini meander on "Main St." follows, with the trek then lingering between lakes before marveling at the Kentlands Mansion. Latter of the circuit traverses by bygone buildings, such as a Carriage house turned Arts Barn, eventually descending into a verdant valley that features aisles of tiles. Lastly, the walk proceeds off pavement for a period paralleling Muddy Branch, finally concluding back at the shopping center through a snobby lobby. Highlights include a terrific 'Tree-of-the-trek', a lavish Locomotive, & a jovial 'joke-of-the-day'. A stair affair!

NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP | Wear loose/ Gym- clothing & sneakers. Shade advisory. Bathroom break included.
2. MEET SPOT & Lunch/ CONGREGATION is located in plaza of Lapu Lapu (see uploaded photo), you will have to park your car (Market St. suggested) & walk a very short distance. Alt. parking lot: Commerce Sq (in front of the Cinemas).
3. This event is cross- listed, RSVP w/ only 1 Meetup.
4. Want to play I-SPY™? Locate:
[a] statue of schoolchildren on a small bench
[b] twin sinks on a fence
[c] Heron statue
[d] tennis balls stuck in a vent
[e] yellow doll/ kids playhouse

This Meetup event is a sequel to the previous "Stairmaster" walk from 2023, which contained 330 steps. A future 3rd edition could be in the works for 2027 if warranted.

A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.