DC Urban Walkers

Let's take a walk around the campus of Catholic University. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is one of DC's most beautiful structures so let's go check it out and the surrounding areas.

Route:

• Start at the Rhode Island Ave metro station
• Walk 4th Street towards Catholic University with impressive views of the Basilica the whole way
• Hang out by the Basilica
• Walk through campus up to O'Boyle Hall and back
• Head down Michigan Ave to the Brookland Metro.
• Follow the metropolitan branch trail back to Rhode Island Ave

Start Location: Rhode Island Ave Metro Station (we will be on the metropolitan branch trail side of the station, make sure you take the bridge that crosses the train tracks)
End Location: Rhode Island Ave Metro Station
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pvx9KzebyHZgkpMU9
Terrain: paved, some parts will be a little hilly (213 ft of gain)

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For this weekend walk, we will be doing a loop starting and ending at Union Station. There will be some cool views of DC and should be a good mix of Capital Hill, various DC parks, the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, and H St.

Route:

• Starting at Union Station, south on 2nd St. walking behind the Supreme Court and Library of Congress, towards the Capital Waterfront
• Walk along the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, crossing the Frederick Douglas Bridge, and Benning Road Bridg, and continue on the trail till C Street.
• West on Constitution towards Lincoln Park
• North on 12th St. NE towards H st.
• West on H St. towards 3rd St. NE
• South on 3rd St. till Massachusetts Ave.
• Ending at Union Station Metro Station.
• (optional and tbd) Enjoy drinks + food somewhere on H Street

Milage: ~10.2 mi
Start/End Location: Union Metro Station
Approximate Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vXduim5M73snUhPg7
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.

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.

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

Let’s enjoy a walk around Georgetown while seeing some unique sights!

Route:

• Start at Foggy Bottom Metro Station
• Walk down Pennsylvania Ave until reaching M Street
• Use 28th and R streets to reach Wisconsin Ave, passing Dumbarton Oaks
• Walk up Wisconsin Ave. to reach the FBI Spy House
• Use 39th street to reach the French Embassy
• Walk through Georgetown Campus to reach the Transformers Statues on Prospect street
• Cross M Street to reach Georgetown Waterfront
• Return to Foggy Bottom Metro