VSDC Veggie Biking: Anacostia River Trail to Navy Yard, DC

Please join us for a 30 (or 20 mile) round trip bike ride along the picturesque Anacostia River Trail. There are two starting points available: [Lake Artemesia in Berwyn Heights, MD](https://maps.app.goo.gl/cLNfkkGEHhqCC75A7) (long route) or at [Bladensburg Waterfront Park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5bTL5icqt3T7HU9i8) (short route). We will ride to Washington, DC's bustling Navy Yard neighborhood. At Navy Yard we will stop for a refreshment after which we will turn around and make our way back to our starting points.

LONG Route: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/e1gTC2KG6ErEJ66m6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/e1gTC2KG6ErEJ66m6) Meeting time: 9:00 am Meeting Point: [Parking lot at Lake Artemesia ](https://goo.gl/maps/6BA5SoNNHQfmBFNp8) Length: 30 miles Difficulty level: hard Elevation change: 105 ft up and 135 ft down Bike time: ~4 hours at moderate pace (~10 mph) Total time: ~5 hours (including stops). Biking surface: All paved trail and city streets

Note: please let the organizers know if you are opting for the short route. SHORT Route: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCAmpRc4bxskTzDj9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCAmpRc4bxskTzDj9) Meeting time: 9:30 am Meeting Point: [Bladensburg Waterfront Park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5bTL5icqt3T7HU9i8) Length: 20 Miles Difficulty level: Moderate Elevation change: 85 ft up and 89 ft down Bike time: ~3 hours at moderate pace (~10 mph) Total time: ~4 hours (including stops). Biking surface: All paved trail and city streets

Metro Accessibility: the trail should be accessible from two metro stations. Please note that these are NOT tried and tested - so please keep ample time to check them out. Also let the organizers know if you are opting for any of these so that the rendezvous can be coordinated. - College Park on Green Line. The trail should be reachable via this approximate [route](https://maps.app.goo.gl/cvyUNFzR7bP4fu3bA). Meeting time: 9:15 am. - Deanwood on Orange Line. This is station is neear Kennilworth Park. The trail should be reachable via t