Aug-Oct Birthdays at Occoquan (Rating: C/D Fun)
Details
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.
If you have a birthday in August, September, or October please also note the date when you answer "I Accept" for the liability disclaimer. BD hikers will be recognized at the hike start
This event was very popular last year, in part because of the great BD cakes Bob brought. Bob & Teresa are recovering from various surgeries. So, we are offering this year's event as a fun D hike, but have added Steve W as a co-leader for a C version of the hike. The hike will be followed by a BD celebration for those born in August, September or October. Others are also invited to join both the hike and BD celebration.
D Fun Hike - Pace 2-2.5 - Anywhere from 4-6 miles either entirely on pavement with little elevation or on a mix of pavement and wooded trails with 400 feet elevation.
C Hike - Pace 2.5-3 - Almost 7 miles with 633 feet elevation.
In Occoquan Park we'll go past the Suffragist Memorial and beehive brick kiln, used by prisoners to make bricks for the Occoquan Workhouse/Lorton Reformatory and many other buildings around DC & Northern VA. Some of the hikes will also visit the grounds of the Workhouse.
Restrooms: At hike start
Entrance fee: None
Dogs: Please leave dogs home today.
Optional post-hike lunch and birthday celebration (finish time assumes you stay for the BD celebration).
Also, after the hike/lunch you may want to explore the Suffragist's Memorial, the art exhibits at the Workhouse or visit the Lucy Burns Museum.
Leaders: Bob G 301-775-3558; Teresa B 703-728-7635; Steve W 202-528-0456
How to get there: From I-95 South, exit 160A Gordon Blvd/VA 123 towards Occoquan. Proceed 1.3 miles to the light at Occoquan Regional Park. Take a right at the light into the Park and proceed to the first large lot on the left, across from Brickmaker's Cafe.
GPS Coordinates: 38.681733,-77.2528157
Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3SWmLJj1AAxZ3FXE6
Please arrive by 8:45 am so we can get everyone checked in and leave promptly at 9:00.