Sunday Skate - Capital Crescent Trail!
Schedule
Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
National World War I Memorial (Washington, D.C.) | Washington, DC
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☀️ Sunday Morning Roll: Bethesda, The Tunnel & The Capital Crescent Trail! ☀️Ready for one of the absolute best routes in the DMV? This Sunday, we are hitting a community favorite: the Capital Crescent Trail! Whether you want to challenge yourself with a solid distance or you're just looking for a casual, scenic cruise, this route has you covered.
According to the forecast for Washington, DC, it's looking like a beautiful day for a skate—partly sunny with a high of 77°F, 0% chance of daytime rain, and a light northwest wind at 4 mph.
Here is the game plan:
⏰ The Schedule
Meetup: 10:00 AM @ Pershing Park
Rollout: 10:10 AM sharp!
🗺️ The Route & Mileage
Full Distance: ~20.32 miles (for the crew heading all the way to Bethesda and back).
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/qg4q4cqo
Choose Your Own Adventure: Want a shorter skate? No problem! You can turn around at any point on the trail, hang out at the tunnel, or head back early to the waterfront.
🔄 How It Works
The Warmup: We’ll launch from Pershing Park, cruise around the White House, cut through the George Washington University campus, and pass the Kennedy Center.
The Gateway: We'll drop down to the Georgetown Waterfront.
The Trail: From Georgetown, we hit the beautiful Capital Crescent Trail. Go as far as you like!
The Dalecarlia Tunnel Split (7 Miles In): At the 7-mile mark, we will reach the famous, historic Dalecarlia Tunnel. We have two options here for the front runners and mid-pack:
Option A (The Tunnel Chill): If you want to check out the tunnel and take a breather, this is your spot! There is a great rest point here with plenty of benches in the shade to cool off, grab some water, and socialize. The full-distance crew will meet you back here in about 35 to 40 minutes after they loop through Bethesda, and we'll all roll back down the trail together.
Option B (The Bethesda Extension): The front runners will keep rolling past the tunnel for another 3 miles up to the turnaround point in Bethesda, then skate 3 miles back to regroup at the tunnel.
The Catch-Up: If you want an even shorter skate or prefer to skip the tunnel wait, simply turn around early and head back to the fountains at the Georgetown Waterfront to chill. Your skate leader, Ian, will point out exactly where this is on the way out.
The Finish: Once the full-distance and tunnel crews loop back down, we’ll regroup with the early turnaround folks at the fountains and all roll back to Pershing Park together.
🎒 What to Bring
Protective Gear: Helmets are highly recommended, plus wrist guards and pads.
Hydration & Snacks: It's a 20-mile trek if you do the whole thing—bring plenty of water!
Good Vibes: Let's make it a great Sunday morning roll.
Drop a comment below if you’re in, and we’ll see you at Pershing Park at 10:00 AM! 🛼💨
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Where is it happening?
National World War I Memorial (Washington, D.C.), Future Site of National World War I Memorial, Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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