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Tea/Coffee Chill at rooftop terrace
* **Date & Time**: Sunday, 12 April, 2026, 2:30 PM – Chill until 5:30 PM
* **Meeting Point & Venue**: a nice coffee shop with terrace in Jordan (exact details and map shared after payment)
* **Seasonal price**: HK$130 including one cup of tea or coffee
Excluding any snacks or extra drinks at cost
*\- PAYMENT* : Please provide the payment slip $130 FPS or Payme to 55073213 to secure your place. Payme :
https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam
* **Highlights**: Casual tea or coffee options; light chit chat prompts to spark cross-cultural conversations;
* **Vibe**: Easy-going and welcoming, focused on mingling and making new friends in a laid-back bar atmosphere
* **Why Join?**: In the spirit of our cross-cultural community, this event offers a simple way to connect post-CNY festivities, sharing experiences from hikes, food tastings, or daily HK life—ideal for building lasting friendships.
#HongKongChill #AfternoonTeaHK #CoffeeMeetup #ExpatChitChat #LocalHangout #F2FHANGOUT#CrossCulturalVibes #WeekendChill #CasualConnections
Acro Jam Hong Kong
**Acro Yoga Community Description**
Join us for free Acro Yoga sessions in the beautiful Tamar Park every Friday and Sunday! Our outdoor gatherings welcome everyone interested in exploring Acro Yoga, regardless of experience level.
Please sign up on Meetup before joining to stay updated on our sessions and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Keep in mind that the practice involves close partner work, so communication and comfort are key. If any issues arise, we encourage respectful handling and prioritizing safety.
Come solo or bring a friend, and enjoy a unique workout that combines fitness, play, and social interaction. We look forward to seeing you there!
Kung Fu: Strength, Flexibility, Coordination & Balance!
**Total beginners** **welcome!** A whole new movement, fitness & self defense cultural activity **outdoors!** Structured progressive practices for **Strength**, **Flexibility,** **Coordination** & **Self Defense** skills in a fun group environment! Totally NOT what you expect, **serious cardio**, **whole body movement** & **practical!** You will really be surprised by what WE do but even more by what YOU can do! Nothing like what you imagine about Kung Fu, No screaming, No rigidness, No mysticism & No getting hit… but YES, definitely a fun workout with great people!
**Curious?** To get an ideal of what class is like, hear instructor & hear student testimonials go to [https://www.instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu](https://www.instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu)
**FEE:** 1st time TRIAL fee of 100 HKD. Please RSVP here or Whatsapp me. Non-Resident 150 HKD. After trial 10 class package is $1500 HKD or $200 HKD single class.
**WEAR:** Workout clothing, sports shoes & bring bottle of water!
**WHEN:** Sunday 5:45 pm NEW people, 6 pm students. Please be on time, warm up very important for your 1st class!
**WHERE:** Inside Kowloon Park. Meet at McDonalds across from Indoor Swimming Pool entrance, next to Sports Center. MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, or Austin. Link below:
[Kowloon Park Swimming Pool](https://maps.apple.com/?address=22%20Austin%20Rd,%20Tsim%20Sha%20Tsui,%20Kowloon,%20Hong%20Kong%20SAR,%20China&auid=15054175802527892571&ll=22.301815,114.170365&lsp=9902&q=Kowloon%20Park%20Swimming%20Pool&_ext=CjIKBAgEEAUKBAgFEAMKBQgGEKcBCgQIChAACgQIUhADCgQIVRAQCgQIWRADCgUIpAEQARIkKSODum0jNjZAMWByPQiohFxAORGqqD1gZDZAQaw+9nwmkVxA&t=m)
**WHY:** Out of shape? Gym BORING? More? You want to exercise & have fun building strength, flexibility, coordination & self-defense skills while cultivating patience, focus, confidence & yes… discipline!
**HOW:** To get in touch with me, Whatsapp .9420.0360. or email through Meetup. For more info about my art, please visit NaturalStyleKungfu.com.
**\- Book a Private 1\-on\-1 Kungfu Class\!** Learn at your own pace & prepare for later group classes, choose the day & time suitable to you! Private Class in Kowloon Park: 1.5 Hours $500, other locations $900 **-**
12 Apr 2026 (Sun), 4:30 pm, Happy Valley -- Pitch 5 跑馬地 5 號場
First timer, please leave contact.
Please put your name on the waiting list which will be updated later.
My WhatsApp / Signal: 9528-5003
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🔵 Deep Blue Jersey 深藍 🔵
$20 (PayMe / FPS #: 9528-5003)
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12 Apr 2026 (Sun), 4:30 pm ----- Friendly (Home, Blue) vs SHiP
Happy Valley -- Pitch 5
跑馬地 5 號場. Tel: 2895-1523
Natural Turf 真草
Transportation: the hardware, the wait, the ride
**Transportation of all kinds, just not walking.**
**This week’s theme is getting around**—the cities choreography and human drama of boarding, riding, waiting, parking, squeezing through, loading up, breaking down, **and all the hardware required.**
**We're after wheels of all kinds—transportation, the hardware and hard feelings of this urban experience:** buses, minibuses, bikes, scooters, motorcycles, cars, and everything that comes with them—the queues, doors, climbing in or out hands on rails, bumpers, parking lots, curbside chaos, the beauty and the gore of daily transportation scene.
Wheelchairs count. A kid on a dad’s shoulder counts too.
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#### **What To Look For:**
#### **Bus Life**
* Double-deckers and minibuses pulling in, idling for the exits and queue, lurching away like a small boat in a big wave.
* Minibuses. Say no more—they're go-carts driven by crazy men. Go ride one and document it.
* People waiting in a queue, entertained in unison with their phones, watching for the route number
* Boarding + exiting: stepping up, tapping cards, squeezing past, jumping off late
* Faces in windows, reflections, pressed hands on glass
* The stop itself: shelters, signage, curb paint, the crowd forming and dissolving
#### **Two Wheels + Engines**
* Bikes and scooters in motion or locked up in clusters
* Motorcycles: riding, filtering traffic, revving at lights
* Parked motorcycles: tight rows, covers, helmets, scratched tanks, chrome + grime
#### **Cars + The Infrastructure Around Them**
* Parking behavior: double-parks, tight squeezes, loading zones, hazards on
* Bumpers and bodywork: dents, tape fixes, scraped paint, polished shine
* People with cars: leaning, cleaning, unloading, waiting, waving someone in, or more likely, looking too smug.
#### **Also In Scope (Any transport besides walking)**
* Delivery vehicles, cargo bikes, sidewalk carts being towed/pushed as part of a transport moment
* Wheelchairs navigating ramps/curbs, getting on/off transit, moving through crowds
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### **Moments to Hunt**
* The choreography: doors open → line compresses → bodies flow → doors close
* Transfers: the hurried decision, the glance, the sprint, the missed connection
* Crowd physics: who yields, who blocks, who slips through
* Sound made visible: vibration, exhaust heat, motion blur, rain spray, headlight glare
* Beauty + gore: ishiny scooter next to a wrecked bumper; order and mess in the same frame
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### **How to Shoot It**
* Try from the inside: again, minibuses!
* Use shutter speed deliberately: freeze the step, blur the rush, streak the lights
* Work the edges: hands on poles, feet at the threshold, ticket taps, mirrors, bumpers
* Look for layers: reflections in windows, faces behind glass, overlapping vehicles
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### **Meet-Up Details**
* **Start: 3:00 PM**
* Location: Jordan Station, Exit A, street level
* Jordan (TWL) Exit A puts you immediately on Nathan Rd and Jordan Roads, good for bus stops, minibuses passing/pausing, queues, boarding/alighting, and it’s a clean launch point to walk west to Canton Road or northwest to Austin Rd for parking, scooters and motorcycles.
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* **Debrief: 4:30 PM** at: MOBIN
* Located in: [Eaton](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=4f709db2114f009d&cs=1&output=search&q=Eaton+HK&ludocid=3663969110848279377&lsig=AB86z5VzaFZpaOTxe4Bj2CTndz2L&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjTg_6T2cyTAxUhJNAFHXe5MqcQ8G0oAHoECBQQAQ) Hotel
* 380 Nathan Rd, Jordan, Hong Kong
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### **After the Walk**
* Post 5–10 images.
* Aim for a mix of:
* Waiting / boarding / riding
* Parked / jammed / damaged / polished
* Wide scenes + tight details
The goal: photograph how the city moves because of transportation — and what it does to people (and what people do to it).
Catch the line. Catch the door. Catch the moment it all moves.
Movement Art (Soft Acrobatics) with Lawrence / 柔性體操 健體運動
Hi All, I am Lawrence, YTT500hrs Yoga Teacher, Movement , Certified Animal Flow Level III iinstructor and Certified Personal Trainer from A.C.E.
Movementent Art Is branch of soft acrobaticscs, we will explore differentnt technique eg floorwork, cartwheel, roll, kick etc to train our body and create a flow togetherher
Class Fee:150 per person
Please feel Free to Message me for any questions.
你好 我係Lawrence , yoga. Movement, lv 3 Animal Flow 同埋私人教練
將各樣動作串連而成為一個好似舞蹈或者表演。
係班上,我會教大家各式既相關動作,無論你想鍛鍊或者伸展,都可以搵到適合你既野。
費用:每堂150元
歡迎聯絡查詢。
Outdoors Events This Week
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⛳ Weekend Golf Lesson (Welcome to All Levels)
Welcome to all levels.
For the beginners, I will teach you some basic skills and demonstrate and you'll pick up easily.
Practice makes perfect!
We will practice the club S, 5 and fairway wood 3, 5 and the driver.
Looking forward to see you and let's have fun.
Sportswear is fine. The equipment and balls will be provided at the driving range.
★★PLEASE let me know through Whatsapp or Calling before u sign up or RSPV and my HK number is 93798380. Otherwise, the chance of attendance will be passed to the one who did say hi to me first.
Lastly, remember to let me know 24 HOURS before the Meetup if you will be late or can't attend. Otherwise, the one who absent without notice would be blacklisted and not welcome to join this Meetup anymore.
Cheers,
Terry Wong
👨$105 👧$75 (Meetup報名👨$100 👧$70) Crystal/Hillary MT Sunday Party Games
好多時會有客人問我哋我哋嘅Meetup Party Games活動會玩啲乜嘢?其實就係例如9 Upper, 狼人真言,Flip 7,歌迷序會等等好玩流行嘅輕鬆桌遊,由當日嘅活動主持決定最終玩邊幾隻!
其實玩邊隻game唔係重點。重點係個活動好唔好玩!我哋好多活動都有好多人參加. 所以不必多說,你應該知道究竟發生了什麼事!
**今日活動資訊:**
費用: [$105 / Girls $75] Meetup報名 👨$100 👧$70
Pay at entrance. 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒$5.
🔔 人多, 或員工/主持忙於教玩遊戲時可能沒暇收取場費, 請利用櫃面PayMe code/Ali Pay /FPS號碼自行支付. 如發現有故意走數情況, 會被放進Meeple Tree 黑名單.
🔔 必須在此報名.
🔔 場地沒有食物提供, 但歡迎帶外賣上來食.
🔔 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放進黑名單.
🔔 入埸請除鞋. 埸內拖鞋祗供店內用, 請勿著出店外.
🔔 報名參加Meetup活動, 當系統問你"Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1代表會帶朋友來的意思).
🔔 我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到,Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性。🙏
🔔 本會因放飛機(活動開始前24小時內退出者)被移除人數: 102
🔔 Meeple Tree保留參加者名單最後決定權.
🔔 Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk
Star Road Language Exchange 🌃
Star Road Language Exchange 🌃
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*Update:
Start from 12/4 Sunday!
We will host in Rizzy Coffee!
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Welcome to Star Road Language Exchange. In this group, everyone is a star! :)
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Enjoy learning a new language or meet new friends in a relax atmosphere.
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We try to organise every week.
Looking forward to seeing you. :)
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Time: 12/4 Sunday 5:00-7:30
Place: Rizzy Coffee, LKF, Central , HK
(G/F, LKF 29, 29 Wyndham St, Central Hong Kong)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pVyy1Hbj8i95QR227?g_st=ic
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Fee: $40 (Plz buy at least 1 drink!)
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Proposal 😂
17:00 Star Rd Lang Ex
19:30 Dinner together
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Whatsapp (65078638) me for any enquiries
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Check out Star Road Language Exchange on Meetup
https://meetu.ps/c/4vfpY/xy0yQ/a
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#HK #English #friends #language
Picture-books Reading Circle for Grown-ups
Join our WhatsApp group for more information:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GOKTL0NdhFvAQdAded0RT4?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GOKTL0NdhFvAQdAded0RT4?mode=gi_t)
Want to immerse yourself in books, but can't find the time?
You've come to the right place!
**The What:**
We will start small, take baby steps (quite literally!) and read picture books.
**The How:**
Structure:
\- No pre\-reading required and you don't need to buy any books\.
\- We go through 2 or 3 picture books in one sitting\.
\- We follow this up with a discussion on the content\, theme\, and illustrations in the book\. This is a free\-flowing conversation and we ensure equal air\-time for all participants\.
\- Since these are picture books\, you don't need proficiency in English to enjoy them\.
We'll go through these in our upcoming circle:
(i) Cockatoos - Written and Illustrated by Quentin Blake
(ii) The Rumor - Written by Anushka Ravishankar and illustrated by Kanyika Kani
**The Why:**
Still on the fence about the event? Here's an article that gives you 10 reasons why you should join.
[https://nutspace.in/10-reasons-picture-books-good-adults-kids/](https://nutspace.in/10-reasons-picture-books-good-adults-kids/)
**The Where:**
Intention Coffee, Sai Ying Pun
*\*This is a paid event\**
**💲198 HKD per person (Cost includes a non-alcoholic beverage )**
**How to reserve your seat**
1️⃣ RSVP on Meetup
2️⃣ Send payment via FPS to 97006429
3️⃣ Receive spot confirmation ✅
English Corner
(Partner's Event)
English Corner
Time: Every Wed, Fri & Sun 19:00 - 23:00
Location:
The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station)
瘋狂酒吧, 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方,3樓
Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event.
All Levels: 12 Apr 2026 (Sun) @ Tai Wo Hau CC 大窩口社區中心, 7-10 pm, (2+2+2)
First timer, please leave contact.
Please put your name on the waiting list which will be updated later.
My WhatsApp / Signal: 9528-5003
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Date: 12 Apr 2026 (Sun)
Time: 7 to 10 pm (2+2+2)
Courts: #A, #B
Level: All
\# of Players: about 16
Shuttlecock: Moxiang sfe #2
Format: Doubles
Sports Club Membership Fee: $30 (PayMe / FPS #: 9528-5003)
Venue:
Tai Wo Hau Estate Community Centre
15 Tai Wo Hau Road, Kwai Chung
Tai Wo Hau MTR
大窩口社區中心
葵涌 大窩口道 15 號
大窩口站
Direction (from Tai Wo Hau MTR to community center): https://bit.ly/Tai-Wo-Hau
Outdoors Events Near You
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Up to The Perch: Rooftop Vibes, Views & Hangout at Capital One Center
Hello Social Sips and Bits group! We’re excited to take our next meetup to The Perch at Capital One Center- a rooftop destination that’s unlike any other. Perched high above Tysons, this beautiful spot combines scenic city views, a beer garden, lush green spaces, games, and more.
Join us on the top floor to catch up over delicious bites and drinks, enjoy some lawn games, or just relax and take in the incredible skyline. Whether you’re here for the good conversation, the stunning views, or just a little break from the everyday, you won’t want to miss this event. So grab your friends and head up to The Perch with us—we can’t wait to see you there!
https://www.capitalonecenter.com/the-perch
Day Hike - Riverbend Park (4 Miles) + Deli Italiano
During the month of April Juanatán will guide you on a short but beautiful hike at Riverbend Park. This journey of just under 4 miles will take you through varied habitat types with a chance of seeing bluebells in bloom.
We will meet at the Vienna South Metro Station at 8:00 AM and carpool to the trailhead. Drive time is about 30 minutes. Please post a comment if you are willing to drive. Carpooling saves the environment and makes friends!
## **Trail Facts**
* **Difficulty Level:** Easy
* **Length:** 4 Miles
* **Duration:** 3 hrs (Including plenty of time for taking pictures.)
* **Elevation Gain:** 324 Feet
* **Permits:** None.
* **Parking:** Vienna South Metro Station (Search for ¨NOVA Trailblazers Carpooling Location¨ on Google Maps.) (Parking is free on weekends.)
* **Dogs:** Allowed on a leash at the park. (But not inside the restaurant.)
* **Trailhead Coordinates:** 39.01872734604616, -77.24625717031695
* **AllTrails Map**: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-91328d0?u=m&sh=kucj8c
**Trail Details:**
After using the restrooms we will follow the Potomac Heritage Trail along the river and enjoy the views, potentially seeing Virginia bluebells along the way. We will then pass by Carper's Pond and start following the Bootlegger Trail, which will take us through some wetlands and then a meadow. We will then start making our way back down to the river by following Madison's Escape Trail, Follow the Hollows Trail, and then the Bootlegger Trail once again. After that we will take the Potomac Heritage Trail along the river until we return to the Visitor Center.
Afterwards I am planning to stop by Deli Italiano in Great Falls, VA. The address is 9911 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066.
**Itinerary:**
8:00 AM: Meet at the Vienna South Metro Station.
8:15 AM: Depart for the trailhead.
9:00 AM: Arrive and begin the hike.
12:00 PM: Finish the hike, drive to Deli Italiano, and eat.
1:30 PM: Depart for the carpooling location.
2:00 PM: Arrive at the Vienna South Metro Station.
*(Setting the end time to 3:00 PM to allow time for the unexpected.)*
**LIABILITY NOTICE:**
Please remember that this group operates under the common adventurer model. We are a group of friends and volunteers organizing trips for fun and shared experience. Participants are expected to be familiar with best hiking practices and choose hikes that align with their physical abilities and experience. Organizers and members are not liable for any injuries, loss, or damage to persons or property arising from group activities. By attending this event, you agree to assume all risks associated with the activity.
For more information on the common adventurer model, please see [Ron Watters' definition](https://www.ronwatters.com/CADefine.htm).
If you believe you may be lost during the hike, follow the advice of the [US Forest Service](https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/if-you-get-lost).
See you on the trail!
**[Featured Image Source](https://www.funinfairfaxva.com/potomac-hike-bluebells-and-sycamores-at-riverbend-park/)**
Social Sips & Bites Memorial Day Picnic. Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J
Social Sips & Bites family,
Memorial Day weekend is calling and we’re bringing everyone together for a fun, relaxed picnic celebration with the SSB crew.
Expect great food, sunshine, music, laughter, and that amazing Social Sips & Bites energy we all love. Bring your favorite dish to share with the group and your favorite drinks, and get ready for an afternoon of mingling, new friendships, and good vibes all around.
This is the perfect chance to kick off summer with our incredible community.
Contribution: $5 to help cover park setup and supplies. Please send a Venmo or Zelle to Judy Cheung before the picnic- by May 22nd. Her Venmo and Zelle infornation is in the sign up link. Her Zelle last four digits is 3353.
Come hungry.
Come social.
Come ready for one of those classic SSB days where strangers become friends and friends become family.
There is plenty of parking available and restrooms are also available at the park.
Everyone should plan to bring their own beverages, a chair and a blanket if you wish. Please sign up on the link below to contribute help, food, and games.
Sign up link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAAA628A7F8C34-62911568-social
Happy Hour with Social Sips & Bites at The Ruth's Chris Steak House-Tyson
Join Social Sips & Bites for our Wednesday Happy Hour. Great drinks, easy conversation, new faces, familiar faces, and that signature SSB energy that turns a simple night out into something memorable.
https://m.ruthschris.com/home/tysons-corner/7341
Take a Hike! @ Sugarloaf Mountain
***NOTE: NOT RECOMMENDED FOR INEXPERIENCED HIKERS.***
Come enjoy a day filled with fresh air, great views, and friendly company as we hike **Sugarloaf Mountain!** This hike is all about enjoying the outdoors, getting some exercise, making new friends, and sharing a memorable experience with a great group of people.
We’ll meet at the **West View Parking Lot** (check the map pin for the exact location) and head out on a **5.4-mile loop** that will take about **3 hours**. The hike follows the Blue Loop trail, to White Rock, where we’ll pause to take in the stunning views, snap some photos, and catch our breath.
After the hike, join us for a casual meetup at **Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard**. Feel free to bring your own food, but there's usually a food truck on premises. Please remember that outside alcohol is not allowed, but the vineyard offers wine by the glass for purchase. It’s the perfect way to relax, enjoy good conversation, and toast to a fantastic day spent outdoors.
We’re excited to have you join us! Be sure to wear your hiking shoes, bring water, and pack your positive energy. Let’s make this a fun and refreshing fall day together!
**Meeting Time & Location:**
We’ll meet at **9:30 AM** at the Sugarloaf Mountain West View Parking Lot. Look for us by the picnic tables near the trailhead.
**Distance:** 5.4 miles
**Elevation Gain:** 1,063 feet
**Difficulty:** Intermediate / Advanced Hike
This hike is rated Intermediate to Advanced based on it's moderate inclines / elevation changes. There are no stream crossings or rock scrambles.
**Estimated Duration**
This hike is expected to take approximately 3 hours.
**Pace:** Moderate Pace
We'll walk a steady, comfortable pace that’s manageable for most hikers with a reasonable fitness level. Breaks are regular but not overly frequent, allowing for a balanced experience of exercise and enjoyment.
**Parking**
We’ll park at the **West View Parking Lot**, which has plenty of spaces available and is a convenient starting point for our hike. Please refer to the event map to locate the correct parking area. Do not park at the East View Parking Area, which is the first parking area you’ll pass.
**Trail Map (AllTrails)**
[Take a Hike! (DMV) - Sugarloaf Mountain](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/map-april-11-2025-367147f?u=i&sh=mdqqtd)
Preview the hiking route on AllTrails to get familiar with the terrain. Download the map in advance to follow along and stay on track during the hike.
**Restrooms**
There are a couple of porta-potties located at the trailhead for your convenience. Be sure to plan accordingly, as these are the only restroom facilities available on this hike.
**Lunch After the Hike**
Join us after the hike, for a relaxed lunch at the
***[Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard](https://www.smvwinery.com),*** *[18125 Comus Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=f71cbf26ae99198622b7ba5f47ae7aad1a0b204a683794057a007958f4a2895dJmltdHM9MTc3NDkxNTIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=108cd8d6-7e8f-6b13-174d-ce097fb86ad8&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MH5-RW1iZWRkZWR-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9U3VnYXJsb2FmJTIwTW91bnRhaW4lMjBWaW5leWFyZCZzcz15cGlkLllOODhEOTZGM0FFQTNENjZDNCZwcG9pcz0zOS4yNTA5Njg5MzMxMDU0N18tNzcuMzc5NDkzNzEzMzc4OV9TdWdhcmxvYWYlMjBNb3VudGFpbiUyMFZpbmV5YXJkX1lOODhEOTZGM0FFQTNENjZDNH4mY3A9MzkuMjUwOTY5fi03Ny4zNzk0OTQmdj0yJnNWPTEmRk9STT1NUFNSUEw)*
Feel free to bring your own food or simply enjoy a glass of wine with the group. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted, but the vineyard offers a wonderful selection of wines available for purchase.
There are food trucks on site as well.
This is a wonderful chance to relax, take in the scenic views, and connect with the group.
Take a Hike! @ Ball's Bluff
Meet new friends and enjoy a **medium/low difficulty hike** at Ball’s Bluff Regional Park! This hike focuses on good conversation and fresh air as we hike through wooded trails, with scenic views of the Potomac River. It’s a perfect way to connect with others who love the outdoors and take in the natural beauty of Leesburg during this 3-hour hike.
Ball’s Bluff Regional Park is a hidden gem rich in history and natural beauty. The park features winding forest trails, scenic river views, and quiet spots perfect for taking a break or chatting with fellow hikers. Once the site of a Civil War battle, it’s now a serene place to enjoy nature and experience a peaceful escape just minutes from downtown Leesburg.
**Meeting Time & Location:** 9:30 AM at the **Ball's Bluff Regional Park Parking Lot**.
**Distance:** 5.34 miles (approximately)
**Elevation Gain:** 643 feet
**Difficulty:** Moderate Hike
This hike features natural trails with moderate difficulty, including some elevation gains. We recommend wearing sturdy hiking shoes to navigate this terrain comfortably.
**Estimated Duration:** 3 hours.
**Waitlist Policy**
To keep things fair, hikers will be moved off the waitlist in this order:
**1\. Regular Hikers:** Those who join hikes often get first priority.
**2\. Past Hikers:** Next are returning hikers, based on attendance and cancellation history. Frequent cancellations may lower priority.
**3\. New Hikers:** New members will be added as space allows.
**Age Requirement:** **Children under 18 are not permitted** to ensure a comfortable experience for all participants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
**Pace:** Moderate. We'll walk a steady, comfortable pace that’s manageable for most hikers with a reasonable fitness level. Breaks are regular but not overly frequent, allowing for a balanced experience of exercise and enjoyment.
**Trail Map:** [Ball's Bluff - 5.34mi loop](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-ball-s-bluff-red-and-orange-loop-0010dae?u=i&sh=mdqqtd)
**Restrooms:** Restrooms are not available on this hike.
**Lunch After the Hike:** After we wrap up our hike, we invite you to join us for a relaxed lunch together. We'll meet for a casual lunch at **[Vanish Farmwoods Brewery,](https://maps.app.goo.gl/RRviGPewRvUmow46A)** *[42245 Black Hops Lane](https://maps.app.goo.gl/RRviGPewRvUmow46A)*
*[Leesburg, VA 20176](https://maps.app.goo.gl/RRviGPewRvUmow46A)*





























