Arlington Cemetery in honor of Veteran's Day (Rating : D)

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.

6.5 miles with an elevation gain of 259 feet.

Veterans Day in the United States is observed annually on November 11. The holiday was originally established as Armistice Day in 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson to mark the end of World War I.

In 1954, Congress and President Dwight D. Eisenhower renamed the holiday to Veterans Day to honor all American military veterans who served in any war or conflict, living or deceased.

Memorial Day, on the other hand, honors service members who died while serving in the military.
Observance of Veteran’s Day at Arlington National Cemetery.

Description
We will walk along the Mount Vernon Trail in direction of Arlington National Cemetery. Once there, we will need to go through SECURITY. There may be many people arriving for the
Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, November 11.

We will visit the JFK Memorial, the Arlington House and observe the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier which takes place on the half hour.
Leaving the cemetery, we will cross the Memorial Bridge to visit the National Military Monument which leaves Washington on November 12.

Where to Meet:
Meet at the Roslyn end of the Roosevelt Island parking lot at 8:30 to allow everyone to get signed in and ready to hike at 9:00 am. The back of my White Honda HRV will be up.

By Metro: The island is a 10-15 minute walk from the Rosslyn Metro station toward the Key Bridge. A short paved connecting trail leads downhill to the Roosevelt parking lot. A small green sign indicating Roosevelt Island at 0.25 mile on the right.

By Car Drivers can only reach Theodore Roosevelt Island from the Virginia side of the river in the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. After Memorial Bridge, follow the signs and turn right into the parking lot.

GPS Coordinates: 38.8958415°N, -77.0624191°W
LINK to Roosevelt Island

Pace: The pace will be about 2.5 mph.

Bring: adequate water/hydration, snacks/lunch, and sturdy hiking shoes and hiking poles if you use them.

Fee: None

Dogs: Dogs are not welcome. NVHC Dog Policy

Weather: weather for this location is HERE.

Facilities at Arlington Visitor's Center and at the Arlington House.

Arlington National Cemetery MAP .

Questions, please message me here or text to 703 533 9231
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