Alexandria Evening Walks Fourth Monday's April 22 May 23 July 25 August 22 Septemer 26
		Event Brochure — pdf format
Alexandria Holiday Walk Weekend Events Weekday Night Walks National Mall YRE Iwo Jima Trail Club Newsletter Club Activities and History Membership Information Atlantic Region Calendar Related Links WDCAVC Home Page		START POINT:  Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
		HOURS:  Register between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m each day. Finish by 8:30 p.m. If you plan to walk after 7:30 p.m. in April and September, please remember to bring a flashlight.
		DISTANCES / TRAILS:   These evening walks will consist of 10 km (6.2 miles) trails with shorter 5 km (3.1 miles) or 6 km (3.8 miles) options along residential sidewalks and park trails in Old Town Alexandria.  Trails will explore various neighborhoods, wander beside the Potomac River, and meander up hills that overlook Old Town.  Trails are rated 1 and 1+, with moderate hills.  Trails are mostly on pavement, although short segments may be on natural surfaces.  Trails should be suitable for strollers, although wheelchairs may encounter some difficulty.  For more detailed information about each month's trail, please check with the information contact.  Written instructions and maps will be provided for each walk.  Trails will not be marked.
		FEES:  There is no commemorative award for these events.  The fee for IVV Credit is $3.00.  There is no fee to just walk the trail - but you must register and carry a start card.  No refunds will be given. Each participant is issued a start card, which must be carried on the walk.  Only one start card per person is issued, and it must be turned in at the Finish table after completing the event.  Only those participants with a properly validated start card will be eligible for IVV Credit.  Each trail may be completed twice per start card on the same day at no additional cost, provided you complete the trail within the stated start/finish time. Water is available at the Start/Finish point, and food and drink usually is available along the trail, but you should carry your own water on the walk in case of extreme weather or personal cases of dehydration.  Littering along the trails is prohibited.  The events will be held rain or shine.  Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after by their owner.  Dogs are not allowed inside the library.
		Join us for our club's monthly monthly meeting after each evening walk at 7:00 p.m.  Following each of these evening walks, the Washington DC Area Volksmarching Club will hold a club meeting in the staff lounge of the Library.  Please join us for refreshments, and help us plan upcoming events.  In order to function effectively, the club relies on people like you.  Join us and have an enjoyable and rewarding time.
		DIRECTIONS:  From the East or West via I 95 / I 495 (Capital Beltway): Take Exit 177B (US-1 North/Alexandria). Continue north on US-1 for about 10 blocks (0.8 miles) to Queen St. (2 blocks past King St.). Turn RIGHT on Queen St. for 2 1/2 blocks. The Library will be on your left. From the North via the George Washington Memorial Parkway: Take the GW Parkway into Old Town Alexandria. Continue on what now is called Washington St. for about 8 blocks from the first traffic signal at Slater's Lane to Princess St. Turn RIGHT on Princess St. You will be one block north of the library, which is on the far side of a large parking lot to your left. STREET PARKING:  You can usually find parking along the streets, especially on blocks north and east of the library.  Check signs carefully to determine how long you can legally park and whether you might be in a zone that must be cleared during rush hour. LOT PARKING:  Please note that we have been unable to make arrangements to use the parking lot behind the library and the Wachovia Bank on the same block.  You therefore should not park in that lot.  If you choose to park in any other lot, you may be subject to ticketing and/or towing.
		FACILITIES, AMENITIES & STIPULATIONS:  Restrooms and water will be available at the start point and at locations along the trails. Food also can be purchased at a number of restaurants and fast-food establishments along the trails. Everyone is welcome. Participants may walk, jog, or run. An adult must accompany children under 12. Pets are allowed on the trails but not in buildings. The city of Alexandria has leash and pet clean-up laws.
		INFORMATION CONTACT:  Thomas Baerwald, tbaerwal@nsf.gov; 703 765 3128 (H), 703 292 7301 (W); OR Marshall Hansen, marshallhansen17@gmail.com; (H) 301 588 1913

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