An Evening along the Anacostia ft. the Frederick Douglass brg
About the event
This \~4mile easy walk is flat & paved. Pace: 3mph. The trek traverses by the D.C. Navy Yard, alongside the Anacostia River. This walk starts at Eastern Market metro station (OR/ BL/ SV line) & finishes at Anacostia metro station (GR line). Highlights include an artsy underpass, a drawbridge, & a gargantuan railroad gun.
The walk first meanders past the [historical Eastern Market](https://easternmarket-dc.org/) then hikes to the [Old Naval Hospital](https://www.hillcenterdc.org/the-old-naval-hospital/), sauntering on some scenic streets before gandering at the [Virginia Avenue park & garden](https://virginiaavenuecommunitygarden.com/).
Latter of the circuit parallels the altruistic Anacostia, trekking through [\[The\] Yards Park](https://theyardsdc.com/), which draws nightlife on the daily, then dawdles down to a dock. After crossing the (plausible, but not likely) ILLUMINATED [Frederick Douglass](https://www.nps.gov/frdo/learn/historyculture/frederickdouglass.htm) Memorial Bridge (pictured), the walk concludes following a frolic atop frivolous footprints.
NOTES: 1. Trail Forecast= [MAP (via Barracks Row heritage trl)](https://online.flippingbook.com/view/581412506/4/) \| This walk occurs in the evening/ night, heed the darkness though street lights will be ample. A Bathroom may be available at [Eastern] Market Park. 2. Metro commuting is advised but a parking garage is available at the Anacostia Metro (self- navigate to the meet spot from there). 3. Post- social @[Atlas Brew Works](https://atlasbrewworks.com/).
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