Weekday Hikes

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, **[https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](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. Join us for an approximately **7 mile hike** around **[Hains Point](https://www.nps.gov/places/000/east-potomac-park-hains-point.htm)** along the **[Tidal Basin](https://www.nps.gov/subjects/cherryblossom/trail-guides.htm) and over the [Memorial Bridge](https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/memorialave.htm).** There is **no elevation** to speak of. Most of the hike is on **pavement.** **Description** The **[2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival](https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/)** in Washington, D.C. runs from **March 20** to **April 12** with **peak bloom** predicted between **March 29** and **April 5, 2026.** **[Hains Point](https://www.nps.gov/places/000/east-potomac-park-hains-point.htm)**, located at the **southern tip** of **[East Potomac Park](https://www.nps.gov/places/000/east-potomac-park-hains-point.htm)**, is a popular spot to see **Cherry Blossoms**, offering a **less crowded alternative** to the **Tidal Basin.** **It offers** a **4-mile loop trail** ideal for **walking** (and biking), is lined with **cherry trees** and as the point of **convergence** of the **Potomac River**, **Washington Channel** and **Anacostia River**, it provides a **panoramic view** of the area. Emerging from the **Haines point**, we will head along the **Tidal Basin** towards **Memorial Bridge** and then back to the **Marina.** **Facilities:** Columbia Island Marina and at Hains Point. **Where to meet?** We will begin at **[Columbia Island Marina](https://boatingindc.com/columbia-island-marina/)** (Lady Byrd Johnson Park, GW Parkway, Arlington, VA; Note that the only entrance to the Marina is from the **GW Parkway Southbound.** GPS Coordinates: **[38.876366, -77.049883](https://maps.app.goo.gl/z4K5XxsS8KHsyF1A9)** **Arrival Time: Please arrive by 9 am so that we can get all checked in and leave on time at 9:30 am.** **What to bring?** **Bring:** Be sure and wear sturdy walking shoes; dress in layers; and have adequate hydration. We will stop for lunch/snack along the way. **Hiking Pace:** We will hike at a pace of 2.5-2.7 mph while moving. **You must have experience with hikes of this distance and pace.** **Elevation Gain**: N/A **Dogs** are **not** permitted on this hike in accordance with the **[NVHC Dog Policy](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cCe0_KteiZM6qiZMi1PZlgWBf_NBCFD0/view)** **Weather:** the weather for this location can be found **[HERE](https://weather.com/weather/today/l/c4025fdf0177c872b7fc2e0d09e7c523995ef49e21145e2d2438fe08649ca9e8).** **Rehydration:** It might be fun to have a snack at **Island Time Bar/Grill** on the water at Columbia Island Marina upon completion of our hike **Leader:** Dawn Keeler 703 533 9231. I will be in a Honda Hatchback, with the hatchback open.

Let's take a walk through various parts of Capitol Hill, including the Marine Barracks and numerous public parks! **Route:** * Start at Eastern Market Metro Station * Walk along South Carolina Ave. to Garfield Park * Walk to G street till the Marine Barracks * Walk around the barracks and head towards Potomac Ave. Station * From Potomac Ave., walk up 15th street, towards C street * Follow C street to Kentucky Ave., follow Kentucky to Lincoln Park * Walk around Lincoln Park, and north on Tennessee Ave. to D street. * From D street, follow Maryland Ave. to Stanton Park * From Stanton Park walk up 4th and 3rd street till we get to NoMa * Finish at NoMa Metro Station **Millage:** 5.2 mi **Start Location:** Eastern Market Metro (meet in Market Park) [https://maps.app.goo.gl/gcZ7tXJS2Xjhefbb7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gcZ7tXJS2Xjhefbb7) **End Location:** NoMa Metro Station **Time:** 6PM-8PM **Terrain:** This will be mostly flat, on paved or gravel ground \-\-\- We try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early, because we will leave without you. 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. We're always looking for new leaders who can showcase their neighborhood or any cool places they know, so please reach out either at an event or on meetup if you are interested. 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) (Confirmation code- 0802)

Join us for a 5k run alternating between Harris Teeter/NIH loop and Chopt/Capital Crescent Trail.

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](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. This hike is 5.8 miles with 1600 feet elevation gain. Although this hike distance is short, there are four uphill climbs of about 300-400 each. The trails are rocky. Will will start near the Appalachian Trail (AT) on route 7 and go in and out on the AT to Raven Rocks, After the hike, for those that choose to do so, we will drive a short distance to lunch to the Bear Chase Brewery, [https://bearchasebrew.com](https://bearchasebrew.com) GPS Coordinates: 39.111372, -77.845820. We hike at a pace of 2.5-3.0 mph when moving. No dogs permitted on this hike Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920 (C) Carpools: Arrive at the One Loudoun Park and Ride at 7:45am, carpools leave at 8:00am GPS Coordinates: 39.054674, -77.459302, [https://maps.app.goo.gl/dyK5ptbQGR7hAMV59](https://maps.app.goo.gl/dyK5ptbQGR7hAMV59) . Suggested carpool fee is $3. Meet at the dead-end spur part of the lot. Look carefully at GPS location in the lot. ***The leader will be at the carpool location.*** Driving time to the trailhead from the carpool location 40 minutes. If you are going to the trailhead, meet at the Snickers Gap - Appalachian Trailhead at \~8:45am, GPS coordinates: 39.115727, -77.846759 [https://goo.gl/maps/Wks6xstQANuKcti57](https://goo.gl/maps/Wks6xstQANuKcti57) Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk. Park Entry Fee: $0 Rating: C AllTrails Map hike: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-1a996ec-9?u=i&sh=7cs7ov](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-1a996ec-9?u=i&sh=7cs7ov) *\*\*\*You must be experienced in hikes of this distance, pace and elevation gain.\*\*\**

DCC's "Monday Moves" to the Pentagon and Air Force Memorial, Georgetown, and Various Points of Interest. Join DCC and Conte’s Bike Shop Navy Yard, for a fun ~26 mile ride to the Titanic Memorial, The Wharf, Hains Point, Long Bridge Park, 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial (via Arlington Blvd Trail), Georgetown University, Georgetown neighborhoods, The Kennedy Center, Constitution Gardens, The Mall, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, and the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial. This ride will be geared towards our newer riders (with a chill pace and no one left behind), but all are welcomed. We will be riding both on the street and on bike trails. We will go over things to help riders become more comfortable with riding in groups. We will meet at Conte’s Navy Yard Bike Shop at 10 am and depart at 10:15. All riders should bring their own hydration and nutrition, as well as a spare inner tube. *** Please, no music that can be heard by other riders or ear headphones that impede your hearing. Parking is limited at the Navy Yard, so for those driving, an option is to park at Anacostia Park (aquatic center) and take 11th street bridge to M Street, then a left on 4th. ***all riders ride at their own risk*** If there is a chance of inclement weather expected on Monday, a cancelation notice will be posted by 9:00 pm on Sunday; otherwise, the ride will take place. Below is a link to the ride: (~26 miles and ~765 ft of elevation) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49924382

**Everest Base Camp Trek** ***Why this trip is different than all the rest?*** * **You will actually get to spend the night at base camp! Not just hike there and leave. We have almost 2 days at camp scheduled.** * **We take a Helicopter ride down from base camp. You don’t have to spend the next 3-4 days retracing your steps.** * **We have someone else carry all of your gear on the mountain. You just carry your day pack with an extra layer, water and snacks.** * **We have 2 rest days scheduled for the trek to help with acclimatization.** * **We use experienced local guides from Nepal.** Your trek takes you to the foothills of the mightiest of mountains in the world. You will traverse through rhododendrons, pine forests, rivers, Sherpa villages, and Buddhist Monasteries. The Himalayas are best seen on this trek as we trace the main route through the Khumbu region from the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar. Trekkers get a close view of the world's greatest mountains, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Tawache, and others. The route also lies in the highest wildlife reserve in the world, the Sagarmatha National Park. It covers an area of 1,148 sq. km. of the Himalayan ecological zone. The park’s altitudes range from about 9,000 feet at Monju to the top of the world. UNESCO listed the park as a World Heritage Site in 1979 for its unique natural, cultural, and landscape characteristics. The name Khumbu comes from its guardian deity Khumbila Tetsan Gelbu. The literal translation is "Khumbu country god." The teachings of Sherpa Buddhism talk of a spiritual understanding between all beings. This is probably why the level of hospitality and acceptance of Westerners comes naturally to the Sherpa. Ready to start your journey to see the roof of the world? **DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY** Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu AM, transfer to hotel, Pre-briefing about trek & gear check Day 02: Sightseeing tour with guide, shopping – get ready for the trek Day 03: Flight to Lukla. (35minutes) start trek to Monjo 5hrs. Day 04: Trek to -Namche Bazar 11,500’ 6-7hrs slow walk (Elevation gain 1800’) Day 05: Namche Bazar - Rest Day & hike 5hrs Day 06: Namche Bazar to Debuche via Tangboche 12,725’ 6hrs (Elevation gain 1200’) Day 07: Debuche to Dingboche 14,275’ 6-7hrs (Elevation gain 1550’) Day 08: Dingboche -rest day for acclimatization – few hours hike Day 09: Dingboche to Lobuche 16,175’ - 7hrs (Elevation gain 1900’) Day 10: Lobuche-Kalapather to- Ghorekshep 16,765’ (Elevation Gain 2000’ Elevation Drop 1400’) Day 11: Ghorekshep-Everest Base Camp 17,585’ – Overnight in tented camp Day 12: Explore Everest BC- fly to Kathmandu by Helicopter via Lukla Day 13: Free day in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel Day 14: Free day in Kathmandu / shopping souvenirs, Departure flight home Trek Grade: C-D C Fairly vigorous hill walking D Strenuous trekking involving altitudes up to 18000ft, not always on established trails **Cost is: $5495 per person based on double occupancy** **INCLUDED IN COST:** * Airfare (Round trip) from Kathmandu to Lukla by plane and EBC-KTM by Helicopter * 4 Scheduled hotel nights in Kathmandu * Selected sightseeing in Kathmandu – visit multiple World Heritage Sites * Professionally Guided trek with English speaking guide from Lukla to Everest Base Camp * Porters, and yaks to carry your gear on the trek * All accommodation & meals while on the trek * Domestic ground transportation (airport pick up/drop/city tour) * 33 total cover pounds of personal items/gear to fly to and from Lukla by plane/helicopter **NOT INCLUDED IN COST:** * International airfare to/from Kathmandu * Travel Insurance, Cancellation Insurance, Medical or Rescue Insurance * Meals while in Kathmandu * Any entry visas for the trip required * Personal expenses – Wi-Fi, Charging stations, etc. * Tips for local staff and Get Outside Staff

Join us as we do an invigorating outdoor walk and talk in Historic Greenbelt MD. Our goal is to walk twice around the 1.4 mile path. Should take about an hour. Afterward, those of us interested will head to nearby Cedars of Lebanon restaurant for lunch and conversation. The address for GPS is Buddy Attic Lake Park. 555 Crescent Rd. Greenbelt, MD. Meet us in the parking lot. Thank you! .....Ross A.

Looking for a quick nature escape and good company? Join us for a scenic 4.4-mile hike in beautiful Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C.. We’ll follow the Western Ridge and Valley Trails through peaceful forest paths, along Rock Creek, and past the historic Fort DeRussy. Expect a mix of wooded trails, creek views, and a few moderate climbs to keep things interesting. 🥾 Hike Details • Distance: \~4.4 miles • Difficulty: Moderate • Elevation Gain: \~492 ft • Estimated Time: 1.5–2 hours • Route Type: Loop 📍 Meeting Point Parking lot at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center & Planetarium. 📝 What to Bring • Comfortable hiking shoes (some sections are rocky and narrow) • Water, Snacks • Hiking pole (optional) 🚶‍♂️🚗 Parking: Free parking is available at the Nature Center. If the main lot is full, you can park at the Maintenance Yard farther down Glover Road—about a 5-minute walk away. Looking forward to another great day on the trails! 🌲🥾 ***Lunch afterwards at Mandalay Restaurant & Cafe (Must RSVP to that event to participate)***

Come along to explore approx. 5 miles of trails that zig, zag, and zoom through Patuxent River Park as we head to southern Prince George's County. The Patuxent river borders one side of the park so we will have river and wetland views that occasionally put us on boardwalks. Most of our trails will be inland. We'll still enjoy the not-crowded, beautiful forest landscape and a few scenic overlooks. We will be on parts of the purple, blue, and brown trails. [Trail Map](https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PRP-Trail-Map-2023.jpg). We will meet at the Visitor's Center. From there, we'll take the purple loop to the blue loop which will be most of our hike. The last 1/2 mile will be on the brown loop which will give us river views. Since we're stopped at the Visitor's Center, we'll also have time to check out the Osprey displays inside, the tower overlooking the river, and the Patuxent Rural Life Museums. We'll decide as a group if we want to stop for lunch at lookout 12 or at the end of the hike by the Living History Museum. Bring water, lunch, snacks, sturdy footwear, and $5 for the Adventuring trip fee plus about $3 if carpooling. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Largo Metro station to form carpools. If you are driving yourself, plan to meet at the Visitor's Center by 10:15am. After our hike, we may make an optional stop for foid or a drink at Top of the Hill/Babes Boys Tavern in Upper Marlboro. \*\*Please click [here](https://adventuringlgbtq.com/Adventuring_Release_Form.pdf) to review our release form. When you RSVP to an event, you affirm that you have read and agree to the terms of the release.

Join us for our very first group hike! This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly outing focused on getting outside, meeting new people, and enjoying some fresh air together. I'm limiting this one to about 10 spots so it doesn't get too crowded, so RSVP soon! Afterwards, join us across the street at the Old Angler's Inn for brunch (optional) at noon. It's located near the trail and parking areas, so there's no need to drive to get there. **UPDATE 4/4: We are going to do Billy Goat Trail Section A instead of Section B.** Section A is the most iconic part of the the trail which includes some rock scrambling. It's a little more difficult, but also lots of fun and I'm confident that everyone will have fun with it together. Location: Billy Goat Trail Section A - C & O Canal National Historic Park https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maryland/billy-goat-loop-trail Distance: 3.6 miles Difficulty: Moderate Duration: \~2 hours What to Bring: * Comfortable hiking shoes * Weather-appropriate clothing * Water (1-2 liters)

Let’s go for a hike at Scott’s Run.. bring your lunch.. we will find a nice area for lunch and chat time.. We are in this together, it will be a fun time!

Join us for an easy hike, meet new people and have some frooti! [Groupchat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LLkfTQXluwVLhdItw7yAPs)

Let’s walk the gardens and enjoy what has spring has on display.

Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles. Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.

Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.

This trail is a meandering path through the woods. There will be some overlooks and a couple stops at the creek as well as time along a waterway. It will not be a fast paced hike. There is some elevation change and uneven terrain. I will be using poles just to be safe! Will aim to get in about three miles. Optional lunch after if there is an interest.

Hike approx 4.0 miles at approx. 18 minute mile pace. Meet in front of the Nature Center.