Wharf Waddle on the D.C. Southwest Heritage trail

This wonderous walk is a 4.5mile easy loop that is flat albeit one hill. Pace: 3mph. The trek traverses the [historical Southwest (SW) Heritage trail](https://www.hmdb.org/results.asp?Search=Series&SeriesID=461) that waddles into the Washington, D.C. Wharf! Highlights include the colorful [Culture House (former historic church)](https://www.culturehousedc.org/), the Maine Lobsterman Memorial, & the 'Oculus Eye' from above. Upon departure the circuit sees Wheat Row, one of D.C.'s oldest residencies. After a meander at a [TITANIC MEMORIAL](https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/titanic.htm), the walk then wanders the neighborhood passing Fort McNair and Lansburgh park, followed by the recently opened [Rubell Museum](https://rubellmuseum.org/dc). The trek pitstops at the lavish [SW Library](https://www.dclibrary.org/plan-visit/southwest-library) that has accessible restrooms before resuming through the SW Duck pond. Latter of the circuit ascends to [BENJAMIN BANNEKER PARK](https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=130604), named for an early surveyor mapping the City. A spur follows over the Washington Channel of the Potomac river, offering an opulent overlook of the Wharf. The trek descends some stairs then dawdles down the docks viewing robust restaurants as well as beautiful boats, before concluding through a trimmed-up terrace, finally terminating along the [Arena Stage](https://www.arenastage.org/). NOTES: 1. Trail Forecast= [MAP](http://www.washingtondcbusshelters.com/pdfs/Cultural%20Tourism%20Southwest%20Trail%20Map.pdf) \| Street shoes best. Metro commuting is advised, alight from WATERFRONT STATION (GR); this is where the walk starts & finishes. Car parking is available [here in Wharf Garage](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gVywTiHySdDBgPgT8)[ ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gVywTiHySdDBgPgT8)[#3](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gVywTiHySdDBgPgT8); then proceed to Meet Spot. 2. Browse this [26page document for Full SW Heritage trl info](https://swna.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SW-Trail-English.pdf). 3. Footnote-- Humid weather to be anticipated but hopefully a cool breeze will roll off from the water. *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 would like to support these 'Meetup meanders', you can do so here: [PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ragesnailonline?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US) or [CashApp](https://cash.app/$UtahSnail).* *Your RSVP to this Meetup is your digital attestation & signature that you agree to: RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS, the host and all participants of the event, from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any LOSS/ INJURY, DISABILITY, OR DEATH I may suffer, to person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law.*