Sierra Club Potomac Region Outings (SCPRO)

This 6-mile hike has 1000 feet of ascents over gently rolling terrain by Occoquan Reservoir in Virginia. Fountainhead Park is popular, but some of our trails are in a section that's poorly blazed and maintained. Along those paths, we will see how overgrowth, erosion, blowdowns, and low traffic have "re-wilded" things. We'll wind through woodlands and ravines to the reservoir shore, passing a couple long-abandoned vehicles and vestiges of a water control project.
This is another in the series of hikes pursuant to the leaders' work on a new edition of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club's guidebook on select trails in Northern Virginia. The leaders will recount the park's recent history, connections to other trails in the area, and how field work on guidebooks is done. A few updated maps will be available for the earliest arrivers.
Park entry is free. Participants will be asked for a modest, voluntary donation ($2 or so) to cover the Sierra Club's website, first aid training, and other costs. Everyone on the hike, including the leaders, is required to sign the Club's participation agreement, acknowledging various risks and requiring reasonable behavior.
REGISTRATION OPENS ON JUNE 17.

The hike begins at the RFK Armory metro stop on the Blue Line. We will walk through the area of the RFK redevelopment site to view the area under consideration for development and discuss the neighborhood context of the site, sustainable development opportunities, and existing features such as the Fields at RFK. As we approach the entrance to Kingman Island Park we will discuss limitations of the site such as the flood plain and designated riparian area and open space. We will cross over the Kingman Island bridge and tour the meadow and wetland restoration sites, as well as hike through various wildlife habitat. We will observe various birds and may see river otters or beaver.
Good idea to bring water. The trail may be muddy so wear suitable shoes or boots.
Sierra Club Potomac Regional Outings appreciates a voluntary $2 donation to support our club expenses.

Come take a mindful and sensory meander along the Monocacy River to let the forest & water be our guides. This is a nature connection experience along the 'river of many bends.' Pace of this 3 - 4 mile hike will be unhurried along paved and dirt trails that move between tree canopy and river's edge. There are a few small hills to navigate. We will have time to be social while also experiencing social silence along with a short nature meditation by the river. Bring: water, snacks, bug repellant, sunblock, something to sit on, good walking footwear & appropriate clothing for weather
Location is 1801 Monocacy Blvd, Frederick, MD 21701, USA. We will meet under the bridge at The Riverside Boat Ramp parking lot off of Monocacy Blvd. Parking lot is on same side of street as the At Home Store and across from Dunkin Donuts.

SCPRO appreciates a voluntary $2 per person donation to support our many volunteer-led activities. Also, you can become a Sierra Club member slicing "join" on the Sierra Club website: http://www.sierraclub.org

Event is cancelled if heavy rain