Bushwalking

Let's walk the Mount Vernon Trail! Year 2 Maybe you've biked the entire Mount Vernon Trail, but have you ever thought about walking it? If you're up to the challenge, come join us on a walk of all 18.5 miles of this beloved trail. At 9am we'll start walking northbound from Mount Vernon. After \~10 miles, we'll be in Old Town and take a picnic lunch break there. Old Town will also be a good stopping or starting point for those looking for less distance. After lunch we'll continue on our merry way. Expect to finish in Rosslyn anywhere from \~5-6 pm. For transportation: you'll likely want to get dropped off at Mount Vernon by a friends or a ride hail and then metro back where tou need to from Rosslyn. Feel free coordinate rides in the comments if you want. Don't forget water, a lunch and snacks, and sun protection. Start Location: Mount Vernon End Location: Rosslyn Map: Milage: 18.5 mi for the full version About the trail (from Wikipedia): The **Mount Vernon Trail** (**MVT**) is an 18-mile (29 km) long share use path that travels along the [George Washington Memorial Parkway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_Memorial_Parkway "George Washington Memorial Parkway") in [Northern Virginia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Virginia "Northern Virginia") between [Rosslyn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosslyn,_Arlington,_Virginia "Rosslyn, Arlington, Virginia") and [George Washington](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington "George Washington")'s home at [Mount Vernon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Vernon_(plantation) "Mount Vernon (plantation)"). The trail connects the easternmost portions of [Arlington County](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington_County,_Virginia "Arlington County, Virginia"), [the City of Alexandria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria,_Virginia "Alexandria, Virginia"), and [Fairfax County](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairfax_County,_Virginia "Fairfax County, Virginia"), and travels mostly on dedicated trail with a small portion on city streets. As part of [U.S. Bike Route 1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Bike_Route_1 "U.S. Bike Route 1"), the [Potomac Heritage Trail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potomac_Heritage_Trail "Potomac Heritage Trail") and the [East Coast Greenway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Coast_Greenway "East Coast Greenway"), the MVT opened in April 1972 as a gravel path and was subsequently expanded and paved.

**GERMANTOWN/LITTLE SENECA CREEK** 10 km (6.2 miles) AVA trail rating 2A 6 km (3.72 miles) AVA trail rating 1A ![]()**Saturday – May 2, 2026** Credit only event #131766 **Sponsor:** Seneca Valley Sugarloafers Volksmarch Club, Inc. (AVA 419), a member of the Maryland Volkssport Association. **Sanction by:** The Maryland Volkssport Association and The American Volkssport Association, a member of the International Volkssport Verband, to promote leisure sports in the interest of family health, recreation, fun, and companionship. **Start/Finish:** IHOP, 20009 Century Boulevard, Germantown, Maryland 20874. Park in the parking lot at the IHOP. **Start Time:** Registration 8-11:00 am; finish by 2 pm. **Trails:** Walk is on sidewalks and asphalt trails with no significant hills. **The 6k loop leaves Germantown - named after a merchant of German origin. It then meanders around 18-acre Lake Churchill with its shade trees and abundant waterfowl before returning to the vibrant small downtown of Germantown with its plentiful and bountiful restaurants. The 10k loop leaves Germantown for a stroll next to the scenic 505 acre Little Seneca Lake that is part of the stunning Black Hill Regional Park before returning to downtown Germantown.** **AVA Special Programs:** Both Trails – Walking the United States, Walking the USA A-Z, Par for the Course, Step to the Beat | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | ![]() | | | | | ![SugarloaferBarCode 1x1]() | | | ![]() | | | | | **Event Information:** For more in **Event Information:** For more information about this event, please contact: Mike Cannon 301-540-0466 gamesterz@aol.com **Conditions:** Restrooms and water are available at the start point. Trail instructions will be available. Pets may be taken on the trail, but they must be leashed. You must clean up after your pet. This walk will be held, unless conditions cause the sponsor to close the trail for safety reasons. If in doubt, call Mike Cannon at 301-540-0466. **Eligibility:** We welcome everyone to walk with us. All participants must register and sign a waiver of liability. Each participant must carry a start card throughout the walk. Please turn the card in at the end of your walk so we know that you are safely off the trail. An adult must accompany children under 12 throughout the entire walk. Parents of minor children must sign a waiver of liability for the children. **Disclaimer: T**he Seneca Valley Sugarloafers Volksmarch Club, Inc.shall not be liable for accidents, theft, or material damage. Every reasonable effort will be made to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event. **Membership:** Membership in the Sugarloafers Volksmarch Club is open to everyone interested in walking for fitness, fun, and fellowship. **Membership contact:** membership@sugarloafers.org **Volksmarch Info:** [www.sugarloafers.org](https://d.docs.live.net/12b137cc8604184f/New%20Sugarloafer%20files/Westminster%20Breakfast%20Walk%20Apr%204%202020/www.sugarloafers.org); [www.ava.org](https://d.docs.live.net/12b137cc8604184f/New%20Sugarloafer%20files/Westminster%20Breakfast%20Walk%20Apr%204%202020/www.ava.org); [www.mdvolks.org](https://d.docs.live.net/12b137cc8604184f/New%20Sugarloafer%20files/Westminster%20Breakfast%20Walk%20Apr%204%202020/www.mdvolks.org) **Fees/Awards: New Club Policy: ALL Walkers over 12 years pay $4.00** Children under 12 may earn IVV credit for no charge at all events sponsored by the Seneca Valley Sugarloafers. Record books will be available for sale. **DIRECTIONS TO START POINT** **Coordinates: 39.183941,-77.260054** **FROM I-270 GOING NORTH:** Merge onto MD-118S/Germantown Rd. via Exit 15B. \*At first light turn right onto Aircraft Dr. Take 1st right onto Century Blvd. Turn right into IHOP parking lot. **FROM I-270 GOING SOUTH;** Take exit 15B-A. Merge onto MD 118S/Germantown Rd. Continue from \* above.

The **One Day Hike** comprises two concurrent, non-competitive hikes of 100 and 50 kilometers that follow the C&O Canal towpath, and end at Bolivar, WV. The 100 km event (100K; 62.1 miles) starts at 3 AM from the Thompson Boat Center parking lot in Georgetown, DC; the 50 km event (50K; 31.1 miles) starts at 10 AM from Whites Ferry, MD. Both hikes proceed along the towpath, crossing the footbridge into Harpers Ferry after mile marker 60. The ODH has been held since 1974. During the hike, hikers pass through eight support stations, manned by volunteers (see [volunteering information](https://www.meetup.com/sierrapotomac/events/312467618/?isFirstPublish=true)), where they receive food and drink and, if necessary, first-aid assistance. While on the trail, they are monitored by volunteer bike patrols. Hikers must arrive at support stations by cut-off times or are required to drop out, and must finish by midnight. *ALL HIKERS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.* Photo albums of previous ODH's: **[bit.ly/MWS-ODH](www.bit.ly/MWS-ODH)**. **REGISTRATION:** Registration costs $95 and is done on-line starting Wednesday, February 11, at 5 pm (5-time finishers may register early starting Sunday, February 1, at 5 pm). Note that registration closes when the 350-hiker limit (100K+50K) is attained, which can occur within a few hours. See registration [details](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1niIsqRVC8Zl72JzAvBonqlzg4TLWiaGH/view?usp=sharing). **UPDATES:** For hot-off-the-press, official updates regarding registration and other information, join the ODH email list by sending a blank message to OneDayHike+Subscribe@Groups.io. For general information, check out [OneDayHike.org](www.OneDayHike.org). **TRAINING HIKES:** The Sierra Club Potomac Region Outings ([SCPRO](https://www.meetup.com/sierrapotomac)) organizes training hikes in the weeks leading up to the ODH. Although open to all, these hikes are specifically designed to prepare you for the ODH — they become progressively longer, they follow routes with relatively easy trails that are generally flat, and hikers walk at their individual paces. Longer training hikes also allow shorter options for 50K trainees. Doing these training hikes, or following a similar regimen on your own, is the best way to improve your chances of completing the ODH. Training hikes will be held from every Saturday from January 10 to the Saturday prior to the ODH. They are free, and are held at many venues in or near DC, so it’s a great way to explore this area on foot. On these hikes, you will get to meet other ODH hikers and learn their, or share your, tips on long-distance hiking. Each training hike's details will be posted on SCPRO's [Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/sierrapotomac) page each week, as well as announced on the email list (see UPDATES above). **VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:** About 100 volunteers are required on hike day to help run the ODH. We need reliable, enthusiastic people to man the support stations, patrol the trail on bikes, and to provide first aid — all while encouraging hikers on their way. People with first-aid or medical experience are especially needed as first-aid volunteers. First-time volunteers receive an ODH T-shirt and the eternal gratitude of the hikers. If you are interested in volunteering, please see [volunteering information](https://www.meetup.com/sierrapotomac/events/312467618/?isFirstPublish=true), or contact Mike Darzi (Mike.Darzi@Gmail.com).

Join our weekly walking meetup to have fun, maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet new people, and enjoy nature! We meet Saturdays at 10am, by the bike racks and benches 150 feet in front of BUBBLES Hair Salon in Reston, leaving no later than 10:05. Every week we'll walk the Green Trail to Lake Anne Plaza (\~1 mile), pause there for 5-10 minutes (water, bio, and from April-Nov a Farmer's Market), then circle the lake (2 miles) before returning to our starting point. It's roughly 3.5 miles and takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards, some members will often head to a local restaurant to refuel and relax before tackling the rest of the day. This event is open to all ages and fitness levels, and both friends and dogs are always welcome! We recommend dressing for the weather (umbrella, water bottle, snow shoes, hat, etc.) since we'll always walk, rain or shine. By signing up, you accept and assume all risks and responsibilities with this activity, and nobody will be held liable.

\*Update 5/1/2026: If nobody RSVPs by tomorrow (Saturday) around noon, I will reschedule this event (see my comment below)\* We can park and meet at the end (traffic circle) of the paved road in the park. We can explore the natural burial area, then walk in the woods using the 1 mile trail. Reflection Park is on a 40-acre parcel of land, with a section dedicated to a multi-faith natural burial ground. The rest of the park is a wooded area with a trail. See [https://www.reflectionpark.org/](https://www.reflectionpark.org/) for more information about Reflection Park. Address: 16621 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20905 Google map location for directions: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/C7ShzCjGwymKK5Es7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/C7ShzCjGwymKK5Es7) Note: No bathroom available on site yet (the closest is at a nearby gas station) although there was a very nice porta-potty available during my last visit. Usual protection for Maryland outings: Water, sunscreen, tick protection. Myrna's note: Now that the weather is warming up, I hope to schedule approximately one cemetery walk per month. Please feel free to leave a comment with date and time suggestions for this or any future outings!

Walk 3 miles circle followed by brunch. Bring a bag and we can do our civic duty to cleanup as we pass trash

\#\#\# This is now a No-Host Event. People may attend as individuals, but there will be no event host. Aditya will be put of state during this event. \#\#\# Free Tickets are available here: [https://www.washingtonperformingarts.org/event/tregaron-meadow-concert-26/](https://www.washingtonperformingarts.org/event/tregaron-meadow-concert-26/) Below is the official event description You will need to bring chairs or mats to sit on, or comment that you need one since I have plenty of outdoor chairs. You need to get a ticket from this website, the tickets are free, but are not available yet. An afternoon jazz performances by Mars Arts D.C. artists. In the Meadow, the magic of live performances and the tranquility of nature come together for an unforgettable experience of sensory delights. Tregaron performances are free and great for all ages. Artist details to be announced. Registration will be available in spring 2026.

(Bus hike) Wildflower Hike II: Long hikers start at Manassas Gap, and follow the AT north past Manassas Gap Shelter and the junction with Verlin Smith Trail to continue on the AT to a point just south of the Whiskey Hollow Shelter. Here they turn right and follow Verlin Smith Trail around Lake Thompson and to parking area #4 and the waiting bus. Moderate hikers begin at parking area #4 and complete a circuit by joining the path of the long hikers. Est.: 12 miles, 1600' elevation and 9 miles, 1000' elevation. PATC Map 8. Fare: $33. VA Hikes * **[DC: Near 17th and K St. NW](https://bit.ly/17thandKnu)** downtown (east side of Farragut Square). Bus leaves at 8 a.m. SHARP, so it's essential to arrive well before 8 am. * **[Vienna Metro: NORTH parking lot](http://bit.ly/vienna-bus)**, last bus shelter (Nutley St. Exit off Interstate 66 on North/Vienna side of I-66) at approximately 8:25 a.m. Park at 9486 Virginia Center Blvd, Vienna, VA 22181 * * Caution: The "south" parking lot also has bus shelters. If by 8:15, you're not with a group of Wanderbirds hikers, you may be in the south lot. There's a walkway that passes the fare gates over I-66 to the north lot. RESERVATIONS Wanderbirds Hiking Club is a 501(c)(7) non-profit, and the public is invited on all hiking trips. Reservations are accepted as late as Saturday, but reserving as early in the week as possible helps ensure your spot and prevent cancellation of the hike due to low sign-ups. RSVP through Meetup and pay through PayPal. Please be sure your RSVP gives your full name and phone number and where you'll be boarding the bus. FIRST-TIME HIKERS If you're a first-time hiker with us, please notify the leaders in advance so they can make sure you have the info you need. Hikers must be able to keep a 2-mph pace. New hikers are required to first complete a moderate hike. **Liability Waiver:** Many of our hikes take place in remote wilderness areas where cell phone service is not available. Any person participating in any Club activity is responsible for their own safety, health and welfare, and must assume all risks and liabilities related to all Club activities. The Club, its hike leaders, hike sweeps, officers, and other representatives are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damage to persons, children, pets, and/or property, arising from any trips or activities of the Club. You are responsible for bringing enough water, food, and first aid supplies, including those for your personal medical conditions. CANCELLATION POLICY To cancel and receive a full bus hike refund, less a $5 processing fee, you must change your RSVP to "No" on Meetup **before NOON on the Friday** before the hike. If you change your RSVP after noon on the Friday before the hike, no refunds will be issued. Cancellations to Metro/carpool/trailhead hikes will not issue a financial refund, but hiker must change their Meetup RSVP to NO so that leaders do not wait for them at the trailhead. COVID PRECAUTIONS Anyone experiencing symptoms of upper respiratory illness should not attend the event. MORE DETAILS -- [SEE THE FAQS ON OUR WEBSITE](http://www.wanderbirds.org/faq.html)

Below is the alltrails link to the hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/maryland/capital-crescent-trail We will only be doing 3 miles overall in this hike, out and back. Parking and Metro Access: Park in the garage near 7150 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815. Or park on the streets----- street-parking is free on Sundays. For metro: just get down at Bethesda metro station. We will meet at the trailhead next to the Ourisman Honda, check out the photo section of this event for a visual of the location. Bring plenty of water, whatever you need for your hike, and your awesome authentic self. Keep it easygoing. RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT: By being a member of this Group, RSVPing to any Activity, or participating in any Activity, You accept and agree to the terms and conditions described below: 1. You acknowledge that hiking in nature carries the risk of potential harm to yourself, including the risk of injuries such as broken bones or muscle/tendon injuries, illness, disability, or death. 2. You agree that You will at all times be responsible for Yourself and Your own safety. 3. You release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death, or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, this group's leadership and members for the hikes that you participate in. 4. You acknowledge and agree that this Group is merely a collection of friends or potential friends who enjoy doing activities, and that in no event does any Organizer or Other Member assume any responsibility or liability for You. 5\. You agree not to sue and to release\, discharge\, waive and hold harmless all organizers and other members from and against all liabilities\, claims\, demands\, losses\, damages\, suits and proceedings\, for negligence\, carelessness or any other cause which you may have or that hereafter may accrue arising\, resulting from or related to your membership in this group or participation in any activity\.

We'll meet at Wyandot Park, cross Riverside Dr at Lane Rd, then walk south along the water to Griggs Park and back — around 5 miles total. A scenic out-and-back route along the Scioto River. One of the nicer stretches of trail in Columbus. Parking is available at Wyandot Park, off Lane Rd. Here's an overview of the route on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uqweEoi6vcpY4esTA See you there.

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Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles. Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.