MARCH Walks
Spring is in the air but trees are still in bud. Let’s break out in sync with the overstory and stride in style with Mama Nature as she breaks dormancy. 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'.
$25/walker
$40/family (maximum 3 walkers)
Once registered you 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, March 20: Roosevelt Island and a ramble along the river.
9:00am - 12:00pm
Meet: Roosevelt Island parking area
Directions & Parking:
by car: Drivers can only reach Theodore Roosevelt Island from the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. After Memorial Bridge, follow the sign to turn right into the parking lot.
by foot or bike: The northern terminus of the Mount Vernon Trail is at Theodore Roosevelt Island. A short connecting trail leads downhill from the downstream side of the Key Bridge in Virginia, across the parkway, and into the parking lot at Theodore Roosevelt Island. Bicycles are not allowed on the island but can be locked at bicycle racks located in parking lot
Parking: park in a parking lot.
Route: Loop the perimeter path, boardwalk, trails and monument of Roosevelt Island and then head upriver along the Potomac Heritage Trail to Windy Run spur trail and then return to parking area..
Mileage & Trail Conditions: 4- 5+ miles of single and double track trails. Some areas are scrambley.
Dogs not recommended for this 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 so please consider BYO.
BYO: Water, sunblock, bug spray, snack and walking poles (if desired)
Led: Margaret Rietano & Fran Barnes