Walking

Saturday is forecast to be 78 degrees and sunny. We did this hike last month but skipped the park because the trail was covered by ice & snow. No such problem this time. We will meet at noon by the Tenleytown metro station and walk down Nebraska to Foxhall Road and back up the Glover Archbold Trail. We will stop at the National Cathedral and then wend our way back to Tenleytown. The starting point for the hike is a hop and a skip from a Whole Foods store with the best peanut butter cookies in the D.C. area. ❶ **What we'll do:** * From the meetup point we'll walk southeast along Wisconsin Ave NW, turn left at Nebraska Ave NW and follow it southwest to Foxhall Rd NW, * We will hook a left on Garfield Ave. and follow to the Glover-Archbold Trail through the woods back to Cathedral Ave. We will cross Wisconsin Ave and stop at the National Cathedral. We will then wend back to Tenleytown via 36th St., 37th St., and Van Ness. * Total distance is around 5 miles and should take about 2 hours, . The surface is paved and slightly downhill on the way out, and a slightly uphill mix of pavement and woodland trails on the way back. This is a fairly easy walk. * [map is for prior version of the hike; update pending] Google map: http://tinyurl.com/y9bthc7a ❷ **How to get there:** * Metro (recommended): The Tenleytown - AU Metro Station is on the Red Line. See the Metro Trip Planner at https://www.wmata.com/ * Driving: If you must drive, the Tenleytown - AU Metro Stationstreet address is 4501 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016. There is limited parallel parking in the area, but mind the street signs and leave plenty of time to find a spot! ❸ **What to bring:** Plenty of water, comfy shoes. ❹ **Weather:** The forecast is sunny and a high temperature of 78F. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/sw2ejvu8 ❺ **Advisory**: As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers. Dogs must be leashed at all times. ❻ **Administrative stuff:** There are restrooms near the meetup point at Whole Foods, Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread, Starbucks, and Target and at the Cathedral.

Alexandria is hosting its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 7th! Let's take a walk around Old Town, and those inclined can linger longer to watch the parade. ❶ **What we'll do:** * From the old ship's rudder under Wilson Bridge we'll check out the lighthouse and then head north along the shoreline to Madison Street, with a slight detour to walk through the Wilkes St Tunnel. At Madison St we'll turn left, walk west to N. Fairfax St, and head south back to the Torpedo Factory along Fairfax, Princess, and Union streets. After a pit stop at the Torpedo Factory, we'll head west to the parade route along Union and Queen streets. Pick your favorite viewing spot along N Pitt St; the reviewing stand is at the intersection of N Pitt and King streets and the parade starts at 12:15 pm. After the parade or whenever you have had enough, it's about a one mile walk back to Jones Point Park along King and Lee streets. * The hike is just under 5 miles and should take about 2 hours, plus maybe an hour to watch the parade, at your discretion. The surface is fairly level, except for Windmill Hill, and is mostly paved. This is an easy walk. * Google map of the hike and parade route: [https://tinyurl.com/we2jus8z](https://tinyurl.com/we2jus8z) ❷ **How to get there:** The park entrance is at the south end of South Royal Street in Old Town Alexandria. From Highway 1 (either direction), take Franklin Street east to Royal Street, turn right and drive south 3 blocks until the street ends in front of Wilson Bridge. The park entrance is on your left. The street address is 1 Jones Point Drive, Alexandria, VA 22314. ❸ **Weather:** The forecast is partly cloudy and a high of 69F, with an 18% chance of showers as we start, falling to around 3% at parade start. Light S winds. Updates here: [https://tinyurl.com/yc4vjjnm](https://tinyurl.com/yc4vjjnm) ❹ **What to bring:** Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired. If you bring an umbrella or poncho it won't rain. ❺ **Advisory:** As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers. ❻ **Administrative stuff:** * There are restrooms at Jones Point Park, the Torpedo Factory, and Ramsay Visitor Center. * Parking at Jones Point Park is free and there is room for around 100 cars. ***DO NOT park along S Royal St at the entrance to the park! You may be towed!!*** ❼ **Notes:** * Jones Point Park: [http://tinyurl.com/pbyq733](http://tinyurl.com/pbyq733) * St. Patrick's Day Parade: [https://ballyshaners.org/about/](https://ballyshaners.org/about/)

Join us for a 7.5 mile easy rated hike in Bethesda, MD. We love a good long range hike! Not sure if you can do the entire 7.5 miles? There will be a option to do a shorter amount. You MUST register here: https://www.destinationhike.com/events/gateway-hike We are heading out of the winter season, and entering the Spring season. Join us as we watch the seasons transition and we hike great trails! **Once you register, please look for a detailed email from info@destinationhike.com.** How to prepare? 1\. Wear comfortable shoes\. If you have hiking boots that would be preferred\. However\, if you have not committed to buying hiking shoes\, wear comfortable tennis shoes\. 2\. Check the weather for the day and dress appropriately\. When you are hiking in the Winter\, you need to pay attention to what the weather may be for that day\. The start of the hike will be cooler than the the end of the hike\. You still will want to dress in layers\, as you will start off cold\, but as we move you will warm up\. Also\, make sure you wear solid footwear with grips on the bottom\. Hiking boots are strongly encouraged\. Winter can bring snowy trails that can be slick if you are not wearing appropriate footwear\. 3\. Bring a small to medium size back pack\. This is to carry any personal items; cell phone\, water\, personal medication\, and any other items you may need\. 4\. Always bring a at ***least*** 1L of water. Make sure you have hydrated the day before, and the day of the hike. 5\. Remember\, there are no bathrooms in nature\, so stay hydrated but make sure you are good to hike without needing a bathroom\. If you do need to use the bathroom\, nature will be your stall\. 6\. Suggested: Download the AllTrails app\. Trail app will be provided in confirmation email\. Any additional questions, comments, or concerns, email info@destinationhike.com

Are you familiar with DC's boundary stones? 36 of these were placed in 1791 by the order of George Washington to mark the border of the soon to be incorporated Washington DC. They are the oldest federally placed monuments in the US and serve as both a reminder of our city's history and a fun scavenger hunt to try and find them. Join us as we attempt to walk from the northern boundary stone, near Silver Spring, through the entirety of DC (and parts of Arlington/Alexandria) to the southern boundary stone (at the southern tip of old town). We did this walk last year and it was really fun. To mix things up we are going to switch the route. My goal for this walk is to cross dc while following only the mainline rail tracks. This gives us a pretty good route of being on trails for a large part of the walk and a good verity of neighborhoods. This is a very long walk. Last year i clocked 24 miles and i suspect this route is slightly longer. Please be prepared to walk for over 8 hours. To save on time we will be eating a picnic lunch on the mall (roughly half way point). Please bring with you a bag with water, lunch, snacks, anything else you need for an 8+ hour walk. Starting Location: Silver Spring Metro Station End Location: King Street Metro Station Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3206710?units=miles Milage: 25 \-\-\- We try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early. Note, we often limit the RSVPs to keep group sizes manageable. If you are on the waitlist but would really like to join, reach out to the organizer. Our events prioritize metro accessibility by meeting and ending at metro stations. Sometimes we start/stop at the same station, sometimes we do not. Please double check the event description to see if you can manage transportation. If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). [Donation Link](https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2158403661070336114)

**Parking**: There are 3 parking lots adjacent to each other, so you will be able to use any one of the lots if there is an overflow. Meeting Spot: Please wait near the "Dog Park" sign that is by the side of the parking lot that is closest to the trail head. Bring plenty of water, whatever you need for your hike, and your awesome authentic self. Bring a **joke**. **Trail Description**: "Prince George's County's Paint Branch Trail (not to be confused with Montgomery County's Paint Branch Trail farther north) runs for 3.5 miles between Lake Artemesia and Cherry Hill Neighborhood Park in the Washington, DC, suburb of College Park. The trail is a part of the larger Anacostia Tributory Trail System, which provides miles of off-road paved paths along the various branches of the Anacostia River." **RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT:** By being a member of this Group, RSVPing to any Activity, or participating in any Activity, You accept and agree to the terms and conditions described below: 1. You acknowledge that hiking in nature carries the risk of potential harm to yourself, including the risk of injuries such as broken bones or muscle/tendon injuries, illness, disability, or death. 2. You agree that You will at all times be responsible for Yourself and Your own safety. 3. You release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death, or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, this group's leadership and members for the hikes that you participate in. 4. You acknowledge and agree that this Group is merely a collection of friends or potential friends who enjoy doing activities, and that in no event does any Organizer or Other Member assume any responsibility or liability for You. 5. You agree not to sue and to release, discharge, waive and hold harmless all organizers and other members from and against all liabilities, claims, demands, losses, damages, suits and proceedings, for negligence, carelessness or any other cause which you may have or that hereafter may accrue arising, resulting from or related to your membership in this group or participation in any activity.

Military and Terrorism Tour of the White House Neighborhood! With war erupting in the Middle East, and with spring weather arriving, now is an appropriate time to examine 250 years of U.S. military history. In this unique walking tour, around the environs of the home of America's Commanders-in-Chief. Our packed itinerary will draw from: o The terrorist attack on D.C. City Hall o The World War One memorial park o The locale where the most famous military anthem was written o The terror of Atlanta o The Broadway star who was a Revolutionary War hero o The humble woman who faced down an enemy general o The wartime start of "the Red Light District" o The official who brokered America's first Civil War--of 1794 o Civil War spies o Where Frederick Douglass worked after recruiting troops for the Union Army o The humanitarian of World War I o How Lafayette was saved by an American President o The Union sea captain who nearly lost the Civil War o Where Dolley Madison saved the National Archives o General Jackson's battles and duels o Secret tunnels and graveyards o The greatest of the early U.S. Navy heroes o The secret of George Washington's martinet o How the "Paul Revere of the South" saved the American Revolution o The scoundrel who saved the Battle of Gettysburg o Sites of presidential assassination attempts o How Civil War foes saved Mt. Vernon o The battle of Army generals vs. Army veterans o The greatest caregiver to America's soldiers. o The Indiana Jones of 1917 o The White House racetrack o Thrilling monuments to the military's most valiant units. And more! Preregister and Prepay via: Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/military-terrorism-history-tour-of-the-white-house-neighborhood-tickets-1984489734216?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/military-terrorism-history-tour-of-the-white-house-neighborhood-tickets-1984489734216?aff=oddtdtcreator) Or PayPal, sending $22 to [paypal.me/EMoser460](http://paypal.me/EMoser460) Or pay $22 in cash at the tour's start. Your guide is a former Presidential speechwriter, former Tonight Show writer, and author of a Second World War spy novel: [https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalit](https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalit)é-Lizzy-Thorne-Novel/dp/B0F5NPSKDS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 And of The White House's Unruly Neighborhood: [https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7](https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7) MEET outside City Hall, the John Wilson Building, northeast corner, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., D.C., 20004 Explore U.S. military history, at some of America's most historic locales.

Walk 3 miles circle followed by brunch.

Below is the alltrails link to the hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/maryland/capital-crescent-trail We will only be doing 3 miles overall in this hike, out and back. Parking and Metro Access: Park in the garage near 7150 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815. Or park on the streets----- street-parking is free on Sundays. For metro: just get down at Bethesda metro station. We will meet at the trailhead next to the Ourisman Honda, check out the photo section of this event for a visual of the location. Bring plenty of water, whatever you need for your hike, and your awesome authentic self. Keep it easygoing. RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT: By being a member of this Group, RSVPing to any Activity, or participating in any Activity, You accept and agree to the terms and conditions described below: 1. You acknowledge that hiking in nature carries the risk of potential harm to yourself, including the risk of injuries such as broken bones or muscle/tendon injuries, illness, disability, or death. 2. You agree that You will at all times be responsible for Yourself and Your own safety. 3. You release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death, or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, this group's leadership and members for the hikes that you participate in. 4. You acknowledge and agree that this Group is merely a collection of friends or potential friends who enjoy doing activities, and that in no event does any Organizer or Other Member assume any responsibility or liability for You. 5\. You agree not to sue and to release\, discharge\, waive and hold harmless all organizers and other members from and against all liabilities\, claims\, demands\, losses\, damages\, suits and proceedings\, for negligence\, carelessness or any other cause which you may have or that hereafter may accrue arising\, resulting from or related to your membership in this group or participation in any activity\.

Join our weekly walking meetup to have fun, maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet new people, and enjoy the weather! We meet Saturdays at 10am, halfway between the Reston *Container Store* and *Not Your Average Joes* (by the metal benches), leaving no later than 10:05. Every week, rain or shine, we start by walking along the Green Trail to reach Lake Anne Community Center. Once there, we pause for water/bio (often staying a few minutes extra from April-November, due to the local Farmer's Market), and then we circle Lake Anne and head back to our starting point. It's roughly 3-4 miles and takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards, some members will often head to *Not Your Average Joes* or another local restaurant for a quick drink/meal before tackling the day. This event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Dogs are welcome, and we recommend dressing for the weather (umbrella, water, snow shoes, hat, etc.) since we'll walk rain or shine. Also, feel free to bring a friend! By signing up, you accept and assume all risks and responsibilities with this activity, and nobody will be held liable.

As a reminder, Freedom Plaza is currently closed for construction, so we are shifting the starting line. We will meet at the corner of E St and 14th Street NW, right outside the WWI Pershing Memorial, across from the Willard Hotel. We'll take Pennsylvania Ave to the Capitol then move up to D Street. We'll take D Street al the way until the RFK Grounds/Fields. From there, we'll cross the Whitney Young Bridge and then take Anacostia Avenue up to Benning Road. Then, we'll get on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail all the way up to Bladensburg Waterfront Park where we'll take a little break. After that, we'll go back the way we came, but continue on the Riverwalk Trail all the way to the Frederick Douglass Bridge. After we cross the bridge, we'll then cut around Audi Field using R Street SW, 2nd Street SW, and P Street SW. From there, we'll continue onto 4th Street and take that until we get to the Eisenhower Memorial. Then, we'll take Independence Avenue to the 12th Street tunnel. After a fun ride through the tunnel, we'll continue until Pennsylvania Ave and then take a short ride on Penn Ave and we'll be back where we started. The Details • Meeting Point: Corner of E St and 14th St NW • Meetup Time: 11:00 am • Roll-out Time: 11:15 am • Distance: 22Miles • Level: Intermediate / Advanced The route: https://onthegomap.com/?route=019c82fb-066b-79fa-8366-2e24847b7196&context=share This skate will be led by Ian!

Let's walk and enjoy the blessings of nature then join us for lunch on March 7 at noon. Park along Crystal Rock Drive near the trail crosswalk. Eric will be there with a yellow shirt and hat so you can find him. Catch-up with friends and connect with new ones! We will start the walk at 12:15 AM sharp. Please bring a hat and some water to stay hydrated. The trail is approximately 2.5 miles and should take about 45 min. Once we complete the walk, we will drive to Señor Tequilas in Germantown for lunch (it's a 5 min drive). The address for lunch is 20021 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874 See you there!

Who needs history books when you have cemeteries marking waves of migration, settlement, epidemics, and war casualties? On this 6-mile walk we’ll pay respects to Rockville’s famous son, F. Scott Fitzgerald, visit headstones bearing the names of streets and schools, and stroll through historic African American neighborhoods and streets that witnessed civil war and civil rights history. Other highlights include pristine historical homes, an infamous asylum, and the misplaced monument, hidden in plain sight. Co-host Andrew also adds his signature secret passages and 'tree of the trek'. Browse more info with this [MAP](https://www.peerlessrockville.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/154151_Mad_Duck_Creative_LL_proof_141635-1.pdf) here! Path conditions: **6+ mile walk, mostly paved except for cemetery and park grounds...** Elevation gain: 500ft; a few gentle hills... Pace: 2.5mph Where to find us: Meet by the MARC sign on the East side of the Rockville Metro Station (see photo). The East side has a large parking lot (free on weekends) off of Stonestreet Ave.; if you see the skywalk over Rte. 355/Hungerford you’re on the wrong side. Please arrive around 9:15 so that we can start at 9:30 sharp. Bathrooms: Porta potties available en route. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Optional social: Lunch at [Al Carbon](https://alcarbonrockville.com/), a family-run eatery serving up wood-fired Latino fare (please comment if interested in attending). A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Mosaic's [Liability Wavier hyperlinked here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/11SKNnO8e53UeSwvOZ58LPsMhRo1rTWat/view).

Help the NVV celebrate their 43rd anniversary! Register from 9 am - 12 noon. Start 10km from 9-11 am to finish by 1:30 pm. Walk past scenic Lake Barton in Burke. Wind thru quiet woods and past well-kept homes that are so inviting! The spring flowers are especially beautiful this year! Trails featured are 5 or 10 km (3.1 or 6.2 miles) and have some elevation gain. 10km walkers can visit the Burke Centre Farmers Market for fresh produce and sweet treats (Saturdays 8 am - noon). After the walk, enjoy delicious food and drink at the Villa Bella restaurant. Check out their menu at https://www.villabellaristorante.com/menu. The walk is $2 for non-members and guests to defray expenses for our sport and $4 for AVA walk credit. Please bring correct change in cash. Dogs and children are welcome but those under 18 must have a guardian present. For more info contact Sandy Koontz, shkoontz@gmail.com, (703) 867-1073. Hope to see you there!

**This scenic scamper is a \~2mile moderate hike that has uneven terrain & is relatively flat.** Pace: 2mph. The trek traverses Camp Seneca park, home to [the Lodge at Little Seneca Creek](https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/lodge-little-seneca-creek/) which hosts various social gatherings, as well as a charming corridor of a Creek sharing the same name. After egressing from the Lodge the circuit STEEPLY ascends a hill, disappearing off-trail into the wilderness. Summiting this proud plateau offers vacuous views of the surrounding landscape. The hike then follows a faint fire road, occasionally obstructed by downed trees, revealing a small stream. Navigating away from the stream and towards little Seneca Creek traverses through viny **thorns & brambles!** Latter of the circuit parallels the creek, at times CAUTIOUSLY cliff side, featuring a delightful Beaver Dam & creek cascade (pictured) before eventually concluding back at the Lodge via lollygagging across a lavish lawn. Terrific lean-mean-green trees along the way too! NOTES: 1\. Trail Forecast= [AllTrails MAP](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/activity-january-22-2025-5ef0599-2) \| Boots & Trek Poles advised\! 2\. Consider "thicker\- wear" for the thorns/ brambles\. 3\. Post\- social @[Chicken Pocha](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hi1s5HvXgBfbdGbBA) \| [menu (Korean fried chicken/ bbq)](https://chickenpocha.com/menu/)

Wear Green on St. Patrick's day for this festive fling via a **4.8mile easy hike that has both several soft hills & small stream hops**. Pace: 3mph. The trek traverses mellow meadows & peaceful ponds. After gandering through a green butterfly garden the circuit frolics through an *emerald* forest before spurring across *celadon* fields. The trek spurs again, looping through a *jade* neighborhood. Latter of the circuit embarks through an erect *evergreen* easement, eventually viewing a verdant *viridian* environment, before concluding by an **Airport Runway... Wait a moment, and a plane may fly directly above!** Hopefully that won't make you turn *green*! NOTES: 1\. Trail Forecast= [MAP](https://montgomeryparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lois_Y_Green_Trail_Map_Letter-PRESS.pdf) \| Boots & Shade\- wear \(hat\, sunglasses\) advised\! **SLOW DOWN as park entrance is easy to miss!** 2\. Post\- social @[Sasun's Cafe (Mediterranean)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/VtHusv5iqpwXGpfC7) 3\. Footnote: Hosted here last year on April Fool's day\.