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ACLT, Holly Hill Barn & Parker Creek Loop: a 7 or 10 Mile Moderate Hike

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Easy Hike: Rock Creek Park (Valley Trail and Western Ridge Trail)

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5:30pm New Member Meeting (Virtual)

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Easy Hike: Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station, VA

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Blockhouse: A Moderate 8-Mile Hike Near Potomac, MD

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Prince William Forest Park: Laurel Loop Area: A 12 Mile Hike

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Cedarville State Forest: A Moderate 7.5 Mile Hike

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Great Falls/Difficult Run 4.8 miles

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Easy Hike: Anacostia River Trail: RFK Stadium to Yards Park

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Exploring Patapsco Valley State Park: A 5.5 Mile Hike and an Option for 3.2 More

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SNP Dickey Ridge Blooms 3.5 Mi 600 Ft Moderate Hike

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Billy Goat B and C: a 6-Mile Moderate Hike

CPR/FA Course

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Easy Hike: Agricultural History Farm Park, Derwood, MD

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Patapsco Valley State Park: Woodstock Driver and River Hike: 6 or 9.5 miles

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Prince William Forest, A 9.75 Mile Moderate Hike

Cadillac Trail Crew Overnight Work Trip

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Easy Hike, 10:15 am, Eastern Market to Congressional Cemetery

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