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- Clarendon Walk + Taco Tuesday (Clarendon, 4.5 mi)Clarendon Metro Station, Arlington, VA
This is mostly just an excuse to eat at the taco place by my apartment. We will take a stroll through the neighborhoods surrounding Clarendon and even stop a nice view point in Court House. We will end at Tacos Los Primos for dinner.
Start Location: Clarendon Metro Station
End Location: Clarendon Metro Station
Distance: 4.5mi
Map: Approx. https://maps.app.goo.gl/FZNtDRZHGkpKw2MG6-----
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 - King Street – GW Masonic National Memorial - Old Town Walk ~5miKing 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
- 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: 5 mi
Start/End Location: King Street Metro Station https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2996383
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
- Gallery Place Chinatown to Bethesda - ~8.4 milesGallery Place Chinatown Metro Station, Washington, DC
Let's go from Gallery Place Chinatown to Bethesda, MD, with a forestry detour!
Route:
- Start outside of the Chinatown Metro Station (we will meet outside by H Street Exit)
- Go up 7th to the Carnegie Library
- Walk North on Massachusetts Ave NW to Dupont Circle
- After DuPont Circle walk north on Connecticut Ave
- Continue on Connecticut Ave to the entrance of the Reservation Trail 360 (after Rodman St)
- Walk the Reservation 360 Trail to till Reno Road (note this is a dirt trail)
- Walk north on Reno Rd to Military Rd
- Take a left onto Military Rd.
- Cross Wisconsin Ave.
- Walk North on Wisconsin Ave. till Bethesda Metro Station
Millage: 8.3 mi
Start Location: Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Station *H Street Exit
End Location: Bethesda Metro Station, Bethesda, MD
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eKvLNpZbst5L9UE8A
Time: 9AM-1PM
Terrain: This will be mostly flat, on paved or gravel ground, there will be a dirt trail portion in the middle, but you can go around and meet us if you'd like :D
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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
