What we’re about
Welcome to the DC Urban Walkers! We explore urban environments throughout DC and the surrounding areas. As part of our focus on urban areas, we prioritize Metro accessibility and typically start and stop at stations. Sometimes we host special day trips where we visit nearby cities by train. The routes can have mixed terrain including sidewalks, gravel, hiking trials, etc. Note that while we do include hiking trails within cities, we do not consider ourselves a hiking group.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link
Upcoming events
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NoMa/Near Northeast Walk (Mi. 4.2)
NoMa, Second and L Streets, NE, Washington, DC, USYou don't need to know what NoMa means to walk around there.
Time: ~6pm-8:15pm
Start/End Location: NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station, start northern entrance/exit
Map: Plotaroute, Caltopo
Millage: 4.2
Terrain: There will mostly be paved and level ground.
Route:
- Start at NoMa–Gallaudet U Metro, north entrance
- Warm up loop up towards Monroe Johnson Plaza.
- Snake south from N -> L
- Short stint north on MBT, getting off M
- Head earth towards Florida ave, meandering along the way between M and I
- Walk north along Floria Ave / Gallaudet
- Walk through union market area
- End back NoMa–Gallaudet U Metro, ~south entrance
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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. 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.
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 to see if you can manage transportation.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link1 attendee
Fredericksburg Walk (Union Station, 6mi)
Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave., NE, Washington, DC, USI’m planning on posting a lot more city visit walks for 2026. Let’s start the year doing a quick trip down to Fredericksburg!
Route:
The route meanders through the city. Highlights include
- Chatham Manor
- Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Battlefield
- Historic Downtown Fred
- Rappahannock River
- Mary Washington House + Mary Washington Monument
Logistics
This walk requires more than just metro. You may drive if you would like, but I'm assuming most (including myself) will be taking the train to Fredericksburg. We will meet at Union Station at 11:30 and take the 79 Carolinian leaving at 12:10. The train also stops at Alexandria if that is more convenient. For the trip back to DC we will take the 124 Northeast Regional leaving Fred at 6:34 PM. I HIGHLY recommend booking your train ticket ASAP as prices do increase as we get closer to the date. You can book your train tickets at amtrak.com.
Outbound Train: 79 Carolinian
Inbound Train: 124 Northeast Regional
Start Location: Union Station (Main Hall)
End Location: Union Station
Distance: Approx 5-7 miles
Route: This will be more of a meander to various cool spots in the city. There’s no set route, so we can play it by ear.
Terrain: Mostly Paved/brick sidewalks. Potentially minimal bushwhacking to get to Chatham Manor.
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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 Link20 attendees
Coumbia Heights Walk (Mi. 4)
Columbia Heights Metro, Washington, DC, USI'm going to host this walk again since we had small (but mighty) group l time due to rain
Time: ~6pm-8:15pm
Start/End Location: Columbia Heights Metro Station (plaza across from Lidl etc)
Map: Plotaroute
Millage: 4.0
Terrain: There will mostly be paved and level ground.
Route:
- Start at Columbia Heights Metro and walk north up 14th St to around Spring Rd.
- Go east along Spring / nearby streets, then drop south through the interior rowhouse blocks toward Monroe.
- Keep working south via 13th and side streets until the Florida Ave / W St .
- Optional: stop by parking lot at Cardozo for a notable view of the city skyline
- Swing west toward 16th St
- Head north through Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park, along 16th, and nearby blocks.
- Cut back east toward 14th St and finish at the Columbia Heights plaza / Metro.
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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. 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.
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 to see if you can manage transportation.
If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). Donation Link1 attendee
Past events
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