Kilimanjaro/ Reston Walking Group & Social

In 2022, I did the 50km ODH as part of my 8 month training program for "Founder's Kili Climb for Veterans" on Mount Kilimamjaro, Tanzania. I successfully summited Uhuru Peak, elevation 19,341 ft in Aug 2022 :)! in 2024, another Kili Meet Up Walker joined me.

I warmly invite you to join us on 50km/32 mile walk on the C&O canal from White Ferry, VA to Harper's Ferry, WV. The official Sierra Club ODH Registration site will announced Feb 2025 with max 350 participants and is sold out within 24 hrs. Note that registration closes when the 350-hiker limit is attained, which can occur within a few hours. During your registration period, there will a “Register Now” button to click; until then, “Oops!”

Fee: The cost for both 100K or 50K is approx $90 per registrant. It covers food, drinks, medical support, and hike support. Here's official Sierra Club's ODH website: https://www.onedayhike.org/

For almost the entire hike, you will be going upstream on C&O Canal National Historical Park. The 50k route starts at Whites Ferry, MD and ends at Harper's Ferry, W. VA. At canal mile 60.6, there is a railroad bridge with an adjacent footbridge that crosses the Potomac River to Harpers Ferry, WV. We made it to this point by sunset. The final 1.5 miles is uphill to High Street (which becomes Washington Street) to the endpoint at the Bolivar Community Center on Panama Street.

Join our weekly walking meetup to have fun, maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet new people, gain energy, and enjoy the weather! We meet Saturdays at 10am, halfway between the Reston Container Store and Not Your Average Joes (by the metal benches), leaving no later than 10:05.

The first leg of our journey goes under Reston Parkway and onto the Green Trail, heading to Lake Anne Community Center. After a brief break for water/bio (sadly, the local Farmer's Market is over until April), we circle Lake Anne and then head back to the Container Store. All in all, it's about 4 miles and takes roughly an hour and a half.

Afterwards, members will often head to Not Your Average Joes for a quick meal and rest before tackling the day. You're welcome to join us, and it doesn't hurt to warm up a bit after a 4 mile walk in the cold!

This event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Dogs are welcome, and we recommend dressing for the weather (umbrella, water, snow shoes, hat, etc.) since we'll walk rain or shine. Also, feel free to bring a friend!

By signing up, you accept and assume all risks and responsibilities with this activity, and nobody will be held liable.

Join our weekly walking meetup to have fun, maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet new people, gain energy, and enjoy the weather! We meet Saturdays at 10am, halfway between the Reston Container Store and Not Your Average Joes (by the metal benches), leaving no later than 10:05.

The first leg of our journey goes under Reston Parkway and onto the Green Trail, heading to Lake Anne Community Center. After a brief break for water/bio (sadly, the local Farmer's Market is over until April), we circle Lake Anne and then head back to the Container Store. All in all, it's about 4 miles and takes roughly an hour and a half.

Afterwards, members will often head to Not Your Average Joes for a quick meal and rest before tackling the day. You're welcome to join us, and it doesn't hurt to warm up a bit after a 4 mile walk in the cold!

This event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Dogs are welcome, and we recommend dressing for the weather (umbrella, water, snow shoes, hat, etc.) since we'll walk rain or shine. Also, feel free to bring a friend!

By signing up, you accept and assume all risks and responsibilities with this activity, and nobody will be held liable.

Join our weekly walking meetup to have fun, maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet new people, gain energy, and enjoy the weather! We meet Saturdays at 10am, halfway between the Reston Container Store and Not Your Average Joes (by the metal benches), leaving no later than 10:05.

The first leg of our journey goes under Reston Parkway and onto the Green Trail, heading to Lake Anne Community Center. After a brief break for water/bio (sadly, the local Farmer's Market is over until April), we circle Lake Anne and then head back to the Container Store. All in all, it's about 4 miles and takes roughly an hour and a half.

Afterwards, members will often head to Not Your Average Joes for a quick meal and rest before tackling the day. You're welcome to join us, and it doesn't hurt to warm up a bit after a 4 mile walk in the cold!

This event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Dogs are welcome, and we recommend dressing for the weather (umbrella, water, snow shoes, hat, etc.) since we'll walk rain or shine. Also, feel free to bring a friend!

By signing up, you accept and assume all risks and responsibilities with this activity, and nobody will be held liable.