NVHC 35th Anniversary Celebration (Rating: Fun)

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DESCRIPTION
For more than three decades, NVHC has created a strong community through a wide variety of hikes and outdoor recreational events. Come join us in celebrating the Club’s 35th anniversary with hikes, food, cake, and camaraderie.

The event will take place at Glencarlyn Park in Arlington (on the banks of Four Mile Run) - see below for directions.

AGENDA
10 am - 12 pm: Optional hikes around Glencarlyn Park (to be posted on Meetup as separate events).

12 pm - 2 pm: Main event: Lunch, trivia, toast, cake, and camaraderie. Please arrive no later than 11:45 a.m. to sign in - we will begin at noon. Lunch will include chips and sandwiches, with vegan and gluten-free options. Feel free to bring your own food if you like.

2 pm - 3 pm Travel to offsite happy hour (optional): Depart for Ballston (note: no alcohol permitted in the park).

3 pm - 5 pm: Happy hour: Will be at a bar in Ballston; the exact place is still to be finalized. Everyone buys their own drinks. Dogs will probably not be permitted in the bar - please plan accordingly.

PHOTO SLIDE SHOW
Have memories of past NVHC events you’d like to share? We’re planning a slideshow of old photos and videos from past Club events to rekindle the spirit of our outdoor adventures. You may upload them from a PC/Mac or phone using the following link:

https://forms.gle/GLMpeHYDoqY832n19

Please include a short caption (up to about 50 characters) if possible to identify the location, approximate date, and people in the photo. E.g. “Becky, Chris, and Dale, Old Rag Sunset, June 2013”.

Please include pictures from Club events that would be of interest and relevant, such as those showing people that others may recognize, a special place that was visited, or a fun activity. Something that reminds people of the Club's past. We will include as many photos as possible but may have to select a subset of submissions if there are too many. The deadline to upload photos is Friday, October 3, 2025.

Have old, printed, pre-digital photos you’d like to share (remember film cameras)? We will have a large canvas board on hand to display them. Just bring them with you to the event. Please message Bob Grammar (Bob G) via Meetup if you plan to bring old printed photos, so we know how many to expect, as well as any questions you may have about photos for the event.

ATTENDANCE LIMIT is 120. The event is free to members. One guest can accompany a member with a payment of $10 towards guest expenses. Please indicate your +1 in your RSVP so we can get an accurate head count for food. Payment should be made to Michele Douglas via Venmo at @douglm01 by September 30. If payment is not received by then, you will be moved to “not going”. Cash cannot be accepted at the event due to per park restrictions. Please direct any payment/guest questions to Michele Douglas (Michele D) by Meetup message.

DOGS are permitted per Club policy: Policies – Northern Virginia Hiking Club. (Please see the note above about possible restrictions at the bar.)

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Glencarlyn Park is located in Arlington just south of Arlington Blvd. (Rt.50) between South Carlin Springs Road and South George Mason Drive. The Four Mile Run trail runs through the park and the W&OD trail is nearby.

The celebration will take place at Picnic Shelter #2 (GPS coordinates: 38.863771, -77.119195). There are three entrances to the park. Two of them are off South Harrison St. at 3rd and 4th streets, which are accessed from South Carlin Springs Rd. The other entrance is accessed via a connector to the Four Mile Run trail off South Columbus Street, from Arlington Blvd.

Parking-
There are several places to park in and around the park. See the parking map here. Overall, parking is limited—carpooling is encouraged.

Inside the park:
There is a small parking lot (13 spaces) at GPS coordinates 38.862270, -77.117698. Enter the park through the South Harrison and 4th Street entrance, off South Carlin Springs Road and follow the road into the park, past Picnic Shelter #1, to the lot. There are also an additional 19 parking spaces along this road. Note that you may pass an entrance to the park at South 3rd Street and Harrison. There is no parking at this entrance.

There is an additional parking lot (20 spaces) next to the park entrance at 4th and Harrison. The shortest way to Picnic Shelter #2 from here is to walk down Harrison to the 3rd street entrance and down the path to the Picnic Shelter.

Outside the park:
On the west side of the park, there is additional street parking along South 3rd Street, South 4th Street, and South Harrison Street. Enter the park on foot through the South 3rd Street entrance.

There is also street parking on the east side of the park on South Columbus, South Aberdeen, and South Park Drive which are accessible from Arlington Blvd. From here, access Glencarlyn park via a paved connector trail to the Four Mile Run trail at GPS Coordinates 38.863674, -77.117380.

Parking Location photos

• Small lot inside park (13 spaces)
• Along the road near Picnic Shelter One (19 spaces)
• Near 4th and Harrison entrance (20 spaces)
• East side street parking
• West side street parking

METRO
The closest station is Ballston (Orange and Silver lines) and is a two mile walk.

CARPOOLS
Participants can form their own carpools from a) Centreville Commuter Lot (b) Woodbridge Commuter Lot and (c) Ballston Metro (free street parking Sundays).

Directions to Meeting Spots – Northern Virginia Hiking Club

Neither the Club nor the leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants, and they participate at their own risk. Leader plans to be at the meeting place. Suggested carpool fee: $5