What we’re about
Welcome to the DC Urban Walkers! Our events prioritize metro accessibility and urban environments throughout dc and surrounding areas. We typically meet every week for an afterwork walk usually around 5 miles and we have several longer weekend walks per month. The routes can have mixed terrain including sidewalks, gravel, hiking trials, etc. 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: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2158403661070336114
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Capitol Hill Walk (Eastern Market to NOMA) ~5.2 miEastern Market Metro Station, Washington, DC
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
End Location: NoMa Metro Station
Time: 6PM-8PM
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
- Georgetown Walk (Start/End Foggy Bottom)Foggy Bottom Metro Station, Washington, DC
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
Millage: 6.2 mi
Start/End Location: Foggy Bottom Metro Station
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LQuZejiTJgMYhnR88
Time: 6PM-8PMTerrain: Moderate Elevation (407 ft.)
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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.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link - Baltimore Walk (Union Station, 8mi)Union Station Metro Station, Washington, DC
Lets take our walking to a different city! We will meet at Union Station and use the Marc train to spend a day exploring Baltimore!
Route:
- Start from Baltimore Penn Station
- Walk Charles St all the way to inner harbor
- Follow the promenade trail to Fells Point
- Grab lunch in Fells Point
- Head back to Charles St and follow back to Penn Station
Logistics
This will be our first walk requiring more than just metro. For this walk we will utilize the Marc Penn line to get to Baltimore. If you haven't used Marc before you can purchase tickets using the CharmPass app or the in-person ticking machine. Tickets from DC to Baltimore are $9 one way and are good for 6 months (you don't need to purchase for a specific date). The train should take between 45 minutes and an hour for the journey. We will take the first train of the day which leaves Union Station at 8:55 AM so I would recommend meeting us there no later than 15 minutes before departure. Return trains leave roughly hourly in the afternoon. Depending on our speed and lunch plans I expect we will be taking either the 2PM, 3PM, or 4PM train back to DC.Start Location: Union Station
End Location Union Station
Approx. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NX4GH2tRpwLpEsSr9
Terrain: Paved sidewalks/trails and potentially cobblestone in Fells Point-----
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.
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 - Walk the Mount Vernon Trail (18.5 mi., 10 mi., or less, Mount Vernon -> Rosslyn)George Washington's Mount Vernont, Mount Vernon, VA
Maybe you've biked the entire Mount Vernon Trail, but have you ever thought about walking it? If you're up to the challenge, come join us on a walk of all 18.5 miles of this beloved trail. You can also walk whatever portion of the trail that makes sense for you! We'll be happy to coordinate so you can jump in or off the walk with us.
At 9am we'll start walking northbound from Mount Vernon. After ~10 miles, we'll be in Old Town and take a lunch break there. Old Town will also be a good stopping or starting point for those looking for a more reasonable distance. After lunch we'll continue on our merry way. Depending on the mood, we may make more stops. Expect to finish in Rosslyn anywhere from ~5-6 pm.
The logistics of first getting to Mount Vernon will be figured out once we get closer. I am expecting we'll have a small enough group where we could arrange to be dropped off by friends or share a ride hail.
Don't forget water, snacks, and sun protection.
Start Location: Mount Vernon
End Location: Rosslyn
Map:
Milage: 18.5 mi for the full versionAbout the trail (from Wikipedia): The Mount Vernon Trail (MVT) is an 18-mile (29 km) long share use path that travels along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Northern Virginia between Rosslyn and George Washington's home at Mount Vernon. The trail connects the easternmost portions of Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, and Fairfax County, and travels mostly on dedicated trail with a small portion on city streets. As part of U.S. Bike Route 1, the Potomac Heritage Trail and the East Coast Greenway, the MVT opened in April 1972 as a gravel path and was subsequently expanded and paved.
