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Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of MD is a Jewish hiking/social club for the Washington Metropolitan Area, MD, Washington DC, VA. Our parent organization is Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America.
If you're under 18, you must be accompanied by a responsible adult (parent or guardian).
Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Maryland, Inc.
An affiliate of Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America
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Tout voir- A 'Movie- Set Meander' or 'Around the [Forest Glen] World' @Nat'l Pk SeminaryThe Castle At Forest Glen, Forest Glen, MD
This 3.6mile easy meander/ WALK is paved with some hills & stairs. Pace: 3mph. The trek aws at the architecture of surrounding grounds of the National Park Seminary (NPS). After a gander through a church & graveyard, the walk wanders by the Forest Glen Metro Station then saunters amongst suburbia. Latter of the circuit pitstops at the National Museum of Health and Medicine before traversing the NPS Historical District, which appears out of a movie- set or a self- globe trotting trek, such as a Japanese Pagoda and a Dutch Windmill (imagine domiciling here!). Highlights include "those two bridges" along Georgia Ave. that features carved creatures, columns of queens (aka the "Aloha Maidens"), & a quick railroad crossing. If timing works, we could witness a(n)/ the Amtrak train fly-by!
NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP | NO Dogs. Walk occasionally traverses residential roads w/o sidewalks. Metro commuting is possible via alighting from Forest Glen station (RD line); proceed West .7mi/ 17mins.
2. Post- social @Pacci's Trattoria (Italian)
3. Wanna play I-SPY™? Locate:
[a] military grave from 1700s
[b] Hiawatha statue
[c] twin lions
[d] graduate-class stones
[e] crooked- grin sculptor
4. Footnote: This was a previously canceled Meetup. Attendees who RSVP'd in the past (& those without any 'no-shows') may get priority if waitlisted.A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
- Outdoor Picnic/ Social for the J.O.E. (Potomac)Potomac Oak Center, Potomac, MD
Registration for the J.O.E. has OPENED! Join Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America (MOCA) in a Sunday Picnic for a summer social and learn all about the annual end-of-summer Jewish Outdoor Escape (J.O.E.) from past & present attendees. BYO picnic for yourself or to share, or take advantage in carrying-out from adjacent eateries (Thai, Pizza, snack & drinks/ libations mart w/ deli) in a setting known for its colossal 330 year-old Champion Tree. Bring a lawn chair/ blanket as seating is limited.
NOTES:
1. If bringing food/ drinks to share, please indicate in COMMENTS.
2. This event is cross-listed on Meetup.
3. Anyone who attended a past J.O.E is encouraged to attend.
4. Colossal (County) Champion Tree measurementsA 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
- Hike: Ca$h Lake III w/ Berry Forage & Picnic (Bowie)Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, MD
This 3mile easy hike is flat with DOWNED TREES both above & below. Pace: 2- 3mph. The trek frolics through a forest then circumnavigates the lustrous lily padded- Lake, observing verdant viewpoints as well as winsome wildlife. Latter of the circuit traverses by possible (edible) blackberry vegetation before concluding through a pollinator garden. Highlights include a befitting boardwalk, a firm fishing pier, & the fantastic FLOATING BRIDGE. Bring some 'funny money' (i.e. monopoly; see attached/ uploaded photos of previous years) to flaunt for a flashy photo! Afterwards, stick around for a post-social Picnic.
NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP | Trail shoes advised due to rooty trails. Shade advisory. NO dogs.
2. Please consider bringing a dish to share. Tables, Receptacles, & Restrooms are available on-site.A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
- Walk w/ Lunch: The "Stairmaster 2: Electric Boogaloo" (Gaithersburg)Lapu Lapu, Gaithersburg, MD
This 8.4 mile hard walk is mostly paved, but has several steps/ staircases (400+ spread out to be exact!). Pace: 3mph. The trek weaves through the Kentlands & Lakelands Neighborhoods. After passing the quaint Little Quarry Pond, the walk saunters a snaky switchback then queues by homes on "Little Quarry". A mini meander follows on "Main St." with the trek lingering between lakes before marveling at the Kentlands Mansion. Latter of the circuit views affiliated properties along side a converted firehouse, while en route to paralleling Muddy Branch, concluding by a fab fountain with a snobby lobby. Highlights include twin pocket parks, a lavish Locomotive, & a verdant valley with aisles of tiles | A stair-y scamper!
NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP | Street shoes best. Meet in plaza of Lapu Lapu (look for purple ice cream cone). This is also the post- social/ Lunch.
2. This event is cross- listed, RSVP w/ only 1 Meetup.
3. Footnote: This Meetup is a sequel to the previous "Stairmaster" hosted in 2023, w/ 328 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.
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