Winter Fun: Hike and Skate in Reston (Rating: C)

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

Join us for winter fun, hiking and ice skating! First time skaters welcome.

We will meet next to the Mercury Fountain, which is north of the Ice Rink. From the fountain, we will take the Green Trail to Lake Anne. From there we continue on the Blue Trail and some other paths until we reach Lake Fairfax. We will zigzag through Lake Fairfax Park and we will have a break at Lake Fairfax Park Campground A (excellent facilities). Then we will continue through the Lake Fairfax Park until we make a right turn that will bring us close to the Reston Golf Course. We will hike along the golf course until we hit the W&OD trail at Sallie Mae Drive. Then we will follow the W&OD trail back to Reston, to start part 2 of the fun. The hike is 6 miles with ~400 feet elevation gain.

We plan to arrive at the Reston Ice Rink about 11:45am for the ice skating portion of this event, followed by lunch at Makers Union about 1pm. Cost for skating is $11 adults/$9 senior or military plus $8 skate rental.
Please only sign up if you are interested in both the hike and ice skating, as space is limited. Thank you.

Distance: 6 miles
Elevation: 400 ft.
Pace: 2.5-3 mph while moving
Coordinates of the meeting place: 38.958924, -77.356932
Dogs: not allowed
Leaders: Willem Janssen, (202) 280-4397 and Kris N. (618) 623-2484
Rating: C
Map for hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-december-2-2024-9c838d2?u=i&sh=g8n9nn