Sierra Club Potomac Region Outings (SCPRO)

Explore the flora and fauna of two dredge islands in the Anacostia River, linked from the mainland by a boardwalk across Kingman Lake. The trails out and back are approximately 3 miles of easy if sometimes muddy terrain. We'll discuss history of the islands, ecological management, and DC's draft wildlife management plan. Great for birding and other critters, and possibly river otters.
Bring hiking shoes, water, tick repellent, and weather appropriate attire.
We will meet at the SE corner of RFK lot #6, nearest the entrance to the Park. It is possible to park at that location. Additional directions for metro, bus and bike here: https://www.kingmanisland.com/visit
A voluntary $2 donation in exact change is requested to help support the Sierra Club outings program. The event will cancel if there is a steady rain.

Join us for a 6-mile out & back hike with approx 630 ft elevation gain that starts at the regional park in Clifton VA. The route has a few steep hills and rocky sections but no stream crossings. The pace will be 2.5 mph. We will stop at the turnaround point along the water for a snack. There are NO bathrooms at the trailhead or along the route.

Please arrive at the parking lot by 9:15 AM to sign in so we can begin hiking at 9:30 AM. Well behaved dogs on a short leash are welcome.

Bring: water, a snack, good hiking boots or shoes & poles, bug spray, sunblock, apppropriate clothing /layers / rain gear for the weather.

SCPRO appreciates a $2 cash donation to help with Club costs.

Join us after the hike at the nearby Paradise Winery, which has snacks and a food truck on the weekends, and allows your own food and water.

Come out and enjoy a summer day kayaking Mattawoman Creek State Natural Area near the town of Indian Head in scenic Charles County, Maryland. A tributary of the Potomac River, Mattawoman Creek is characterized by open marshes, with a large population of bald eagles, great blue herons, and ospreys, as well as a narrow creek deep within a dark overhanging forest teeming with wildlife. From Mattingly Park near Indian Head, we will paddle up stream on Mattawoman Creek until our turnaround point. Return along the same paddle route. Time and distance: about 6 miles and 3 hours on the water. For kayaking, please bring your kayak, paddles, life jacket, possible rain jacket, dry bag, sunglasses, sunscreen, two quarts of water, snacks, lunch, and safety whistle. Kayak rentals are available with nearby Atlantic Kayak. Cost: $49 for 3 hours single or $69 tandem. To reserve a kayak in advance, call Atlantic Kayak at 301-292-6455. Meet at 9:45 AM near Mattingly Park on Mattingly Avenue in the town of Indian Head, Maryland. We will be by the boat ramp. Indian Head is located 18 miles south of the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495) at the end of Indian Head Highway (Maryland Route 210).
Cancellation: any rain cancels event. Comment will be placed by 7/25/26, 9PM.
Leaders: Vicky Hsu 240-370-7011 and Pat Soriano.