Sunday Skate - CANCELLED DO TO EXPECTED WEATHER
Details
Join us as The Washington Area Roadskaters lead you on a different adventure every week, skating through and around our Nation's Capital!
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. If that area is covered with snow, skate down 14th street one block and meet in front of the Wilson Building (south of Freedom Plaza, across Pennsylvania Ave.
This Sunday Chris will lead us on a great intermediate 12+ miles skate!
The route for today covers 12.1 miles through the District of Columbia and parts of Arlington, Virginia.
We will begin near Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue. From there, we proceed west through Georgetown via the waterfront paths. The route crosses the Key Bridge into Rosslyn, Virginia, providing an elevated view of the Potomac River and the House of Sweden.
After a brief loop in Rosslyn, we head south toward Roosevelt Island. While skating is restricted on the island's interior trails, the paved approach and boardwalk near the footbridge offer a stable surface for a brief stop. We then cross back into DC via the Roosevelt Bridge, passing directly by the Kennedy Center.
From the Kennedy Center, the path turns north into Kalorama. This section involves a steady incline through residential streets characterized by embassy architecture. We will then transition into Adams Morgan, specifically moving along 18th Street. This area contains several landmarks, such as the Madam’s Organ mural, and various food options including Andy’s Pizza and D Light Café.
The final segment descends back through the historic district of Georgetown, passing the Washington Harbour ice rink on its final day of the season. The loop concludes by returning east to Freedom Plaza.
The Details
• Meeting Point: Corner of E St and 14th St NW
• Meetup Time: 11:00 AM
• Roll-out Time: 11:10 AM
• Distance: 12.1 Miles
• Elevation Gain: 980 Feet
• Level: Intermediate (Urban hills and navigation required)
It's going to be a great day, and you don't want to miss it!
The route:
https://onthegomap.com/s/b79a2mqf
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We hope to see you soon!