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Vigorous Hikers

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Colvin Run Mill Historic Park (10017 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA)

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Rock Creek - Western Ridge/Valley Trail Loop 5.7 miles

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Manassas Gap via Mi 1055 Ft Moderate Hike

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Leisurely 5.2 mile hike at Sky Meadows State Park, elevation gain 1000'.

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Exploring Clopper Lake in Seneca Creek State Park, a 6.5-Mile Hike

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Lincoln Cottage to Union Market, DC 10:15 am (Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station)

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Rock Creek, Northern Section; 6.6 Moderate Miles

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5:30pm New Member Meeting (Virtual)

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Fort Hunt to Mt Vernon 10:15 am (8900 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA)

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Great Seneca Park – Seneca Creek Greenway, 10:15 am Frederick Ave. to Watkins Mill Road

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