What we’re about
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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Wharf + Navy Yard Waterfront Walk (Mi. 3.15, 7am start)
Smithonian Metro Station, Smithsonian, Washington, DC 20024, Washington, VA, USLets walk along the waterfront near the Wharf and Navy Yard!
Time: ~7am-8:15am
Start: Smithsonian metro station (SOUTH entrance)
End Location: Navy Yard metro station
Map: Plotaroute
Millage: 3.15
Terrain: There will mostly be paved and level ground.
Route:
- Meet at Smithsonian SOUTH entrance, Independence Ave
- Walk south through L'Enfant Plaza towards Wharf
- Walk along water front to the Titanic Memorial
- P Street to Link up with Anacostia River Trail
- Turn around at water front once ends, walk towards Navy Yard Metro
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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. 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.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link16 attendees
Coumbia Heights Walk (Mi. 4)
Columbia Heights Metro, Washington, DC, USTime: ~6pm-8:15pm
Start/End Location: Columbia Heights Metro Station
Map: Plotaroute
Millage: 4.0
Terrain: There will mostly be paved and level ground.
Route:
- Start at Columbia Heights Metro and walk north up 14th St to around Spring Rd.
- Go east along Spring / nearby streets, then drop south through the interior rowhouse blocks toward Monroe.
- Keep working south via 13th and side streets until the Florida Ave / W St .
- Optional: stop by parking lot at Cardozo for a notable view of the city skyline
- Swing west toward 16th St
- Head north through Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park, along 16th, and nearby blocks.
- Cut back east toward 14th St and finish at the Columbia Heights plaza / Metro.
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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. 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.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link30 attendees
Massachusetts Ave Walk (10 mi, Friendship Heights -> Stadium Armory)
Friendship Heights Metro, Wisconsin Ave & Jenifer St NW, Washington, DC, USLet’s walk the entire length of Massachusetts Avenue from the boundary of DC to the Anacostia River. This route will pass through many of DCs most picturesque neighborhoods and urban parks, and will hopefully just be a good time.
Time: ~9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Start Location: Friendship Heights Metro Station
End Location: Stadium Armory Metro Station
Map: Google Maps
Millage: 10
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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. 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.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link6 attendees
Past events
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