Walking
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Energizing Walk for Busy People!
Join our weekly walking meetup to have fun, maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet new people, and enjoy nature! We meet Saturdays at 10am, by the bike racks and benches 150 feet in front of BUBBLES Hair Salon in Reston, leaving no later than 10:05.
Every week we'll walk the Green Trail to Lake Anne Plaza (\~1 mile), pause there for 5-10 minutes (water, bio, and from April-Nov a Farmer's Market), then circle the lake (2 miles) before returning to our starting point. It's roughly 3.5 miles and takes about an hour and a half.
Afterwards, some members will often head to a local restaurant to refuel and relax before tackling the rest of the day.
This event is open to all ages and fitness levels, and both friends and dogs are always welcome! We recommend dressing for the weather (umbrella, water bottle, snow shoes, hat, etc.) since we'll always walk, rain or shine.
By signing up, you accept and assume all risks and responsibilities with this activity, and nobody will be held liable.
Sugarloaf Mountain Hike (7 miles) and Lunch
Hello everyone! Come join us for a hike around Sugarloaf Mountain. We will meet in the East View parking lot by the picnic benches by 9:00am. Please allow yourself extra time (10 - 15 min) for parking, as it is crowded on the weekends.
Then, we will go on the White Trail until it intersects with the Blue Trail, hop on the Blue Trail until we reach the West View parking lot, and then go on the Green Trail until we reach the summit. We will take a break at the top, enjoy the views, and then head back down the Orange Trail, until we reach our starting point at the East View parking lot. Please see the linked map below. The enlarged map is on the second page.
[Sugarloaf Mountain Hike Map](https://sugarloafmd.com/downlaods/Sugarloaf-Mountain-Trail-Map-2020v1.pdf)
Please bring water to stay hydrated.
After the hike, we will grab lunch in Urbana. We can decide as a group where we want to eat. I hope to see you there!
Alternate week hike: NOT the Billy Goat Trail
This hike will **NOT** be the famous (?) Billy Goat A rock-scramble, but an exploration of the woodland trails on the Maryland side of the Potomac. Trails used will include a short section of the Berma Road and the Valley, Gold Mine, and Ford Mine trails and a portion of the C & O Canal Towpath, plus a side trip to view the Falls from the Maryland side. No rock scrambles or steep hills. Just a walk in the Park. Estimated 5 to 7 miles total. The photo above is **not** along the trails we will use.
**Please plan to arrive a bit early if you have not been to the Maryland side to hike. This Park has an entry fee, but a Great Falls or a National Park annual pass will get you in at no cost.** Exit from the Beltway onto the Clara Barton Parkway west (up-river) towards Potomac, MD. Turn left when it ends at MacArthur Blvd and follow that road about 5 miles to the Park entrance. I can take 3-4 passengers from my house in Herndon if anyone wishes to save the drive. Text any questions to 703 401-5399.