What we’re about
Welcome to the DC Urban Walkers! We explore urban environments throughout DC and the surrounding areas. As part of our focus on urban areas, we prioritize Metro accessibility and typically start and stop at stations. Sometimes we host special day trips where we visit nearby cities by train. The routes can have mixed terrain including sidewalks, gravel, hiking trials, etc. Note that while we do include hiking trails within cities, we do not consider ourselves a hiking group.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link
Upcoming events (3)
See all- King Street – GW Masonic National Memorial - Old Town Walk ~6miKing Street Metro Station, Alexandria, VA
Let's explore Old Town, see the area’s other George Washington monument up close, and other hidden treasures of Old Town!
Route:- Start at the King Street Metro Station
- Go to the George Washington Masonic Memorial
- Bask in the view of Old Town, head back down the stairs and back to King St Metro
- Follow Prince St till the waterfront
- Walk along the river to Jones Point Park
- Go to Wilkes Tunnel
- Go down Wales Alley
- Walk along the river towards Founders Park
- Walk to the Spite House
- Walk to Christ Church Alexandria
- Walk along King Street to the Metro Station
- Finish at the King Street Metro Station
Millage: 6 mi
Start/End Location: King Street Metro Station
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3099159
Time: 6PM-830PM
Terrain: This will be mostly flat, on paved or gravel ground
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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 (Confirmation code- 0802)
- Charlottesville Walk (Union Station)Union Station, Washington, DC
With the changing of the seasons let’s take a day trip to Charlottesville! We’ll spend the day walking around the historic downtown, the UVA campus, Monticello, a few trails, and we’ll try to hit up some breweries/and or wineries. I’m still determining the exact route, I will update this post with that info later. This is an all day affair, if you join please be prepared to spend 12+ hours away, and are willing to walk long distances (potentially up hills), and will bring any supplies you need (water, snacks, sunscreen, etc.)
Logistics
This walk requires more than just metro. You may drive if you would like, but I'm assuming most (including myself) will be taking the train to Charlottesville. We will meet at Union Station at 7:45 AM and take the 151 Northeast Regional leaving at 8:15 AM. The train also stops at Alexandria if that is more convenient. For the trip back to DC we will take the 66 Northeast Regional leaving Charlottesville at 7:01 PM. I HIGHLY recommend booking your train ticket ASAP as prices do increase as we get closer to the date. You can book your train tickets at amtrak.com.Outbound Train: 151 Northeast Regional
Inbound Train: 66 Northeast RegionalStart Location: Union Station (Main Hall)
End Location: Union Station
Approx. Map: To be determined
Terrain: Paved/brick sidewalks, boardwalks, dirt trails, potential elevation gains.-----
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 for start/end locations to see if you can manage transportation to them.
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.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link
