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(Stay tuned for new date): charity OUTing: Creeks to Canal to River; Palisades, Brookmont & beyond

  • Potomac Avenue and Norton Place 5857 Potomac Ave NW Washington, DC, 20016 United States (map)

May Walks

April showers bring May flowers . . . Walk, watch and listen as the earth comes to life! Join the Elements DC for a few hours of unique, local adventure. We will get outside, active and grounded and send you back ready to tackle the 'to do's'.

Registered walkers will receive an email the day before the walk with any extra details. Email me at mrietano@theelementsdc.com and I can share deets and answer any q’s that are not covered here: FAQ’s 

Friday, May 15th

10:00 – 12:30 pm (2 hour) 

  • Meet at Potomac Avenue and Norton Place in Palisades neighborhood

  • Route: we will drop into the Brookmont woods and then ramble on down to the canal and river where we’ll wiggle along the single track trails to paddlers (and herons, eagles. . . ) paradise - ideally timing our walk to coincide with the sweetness of the bluebells fleeting bloom.

  • Mileage & Trail Conditions: 4+/- miles. Woodland. Mostly single track & a wee bit of time on neighborhood sidewalks and canal tow path. Some elevation loss at start and gain at end of walk.

  • In an effort to comply with the CDC’s best practices re the spread of the novel Corona virus, we will:

    • limit number of walkers

    • maintain a distance from one another of at least 6’

    • Elements will no longer be able to provide walking poles, sunblock or bug spray.

  • BYO: Water, sunblock, bug spray, snack and walking poles (if desired)

  • Led by Margaret Rietano

  • BAD WEATHER PLAN: I will reschedule and if. necessary, refund (less $10 credit card fee) if you are unable to join new date.