Two regional events for trail devotees
Saturday brings two events to the region that could interest folks who like nothing better than a good trail.
One is at Mason Neck State Park in Lorton, Va., just south of Mount Vernon. It's the American Hiking Society's National Trail Day from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Information can be found at the society's website.
The other is the opening of the hiking and biking lanes on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail, crossing the Potomac River between Prince George's County and Alexandria, Va. That trail opens to the public at 1 p.m.
More information follows:
“Pedals and Pedestrians”
Opening the New Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail and
Potomac River Waterfront Community Park on National Trails Day
WHAT: Dedication of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge bike/pedestrian trail and the Potomac River Waterfront Community Park on National Trails Day. Great visuals include:
· VIP bike riders breaking through a “finish line” race tape at end of the maiden voyage across the bridge trail.
· First media access on the just-completed Maryland deckover, which offers attractions on Potomac River history and environment.
· Remarks and interview opportunities with elected officials, secretaries of transportation and other dignitaries.
WHO: “First-riders” of the bridge trail include:
· Alexandria Mayor William Euille
· Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson
· Virginia Secretary of Transportation Pierce Homer
· Maryland Acting Secretary of Transportation Beverley Swaim-Staley
· District of Columbia Director of Transportation Gabe Klein
· Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards, Maryland’s Fourth Congressional District
· M-NCPPC Chairman Samuel J. Parker, Jr.
· Washington Area Bicyclist Association Executive Director Eric Gilliland
WHEN: Saturday, June 6, 2009
· 9:30 am Media Arrival (NOTE: 3/4 MILE WALK TO SITE. GOLF CARTS AVAILABLE)
· 10:00a.m. Two-Wheeled Arrival of “First Riders” and Dedication Ceremony
· 1:00p.m. Trail Open to the Public
WHERE: Maryland deckover directly east of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge near National Harbor. Follow signs and flaggers to designated event parking area at National Harbor. See map.
DIRECTIONS: From VA:
Take I-495 E/I-95 N (Use LOCAL LANES); take Exit 2A for National Harbor; keep right to get on National Harbor Blvd.; merge to left lane.
From DC:
Take the SE Fwy exit from I-395 S; take the ramp onto I-295 S; take Exit 1B toward National Harbor Blvd.; keep left at the fork and merge onto National Harbor Blvd.; merge to left lane.
From MD:
Take Exit 3, MD 210 (Indian Head Hwy) from I-95/I-495;
left at traffic signal at foot of exit ramp; travel 1/10 of a mile to the right exit for Oxon Hill Road W; turn left onto Oxon Hill Road West; take first right at National Harbor Blvd.; follow signs for National Harbor Blvd.; merge to left lane after loop ramp.
OR
Take MD 210 N to Oxon Hill Road exit; turn left onto Oxon Hill Road; take second right at National Harbor Blvd.; follow signs for National Harbor Blvd.; merge to left lane after loop ramp.
Opening the New Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail and
Potomac River Waterfront Community Park on National Trails Day
WHAT: Dedication of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge bike/pedestrian trail and the Potomac River Waterfront Community Park on National Trails Day. Great visuals include:
· VIP bike riders breaking through a “finish line” race tape at end of the maiden voyage across the bridge trail.
· First media access on the just-completed Maryland deckover, which offers attractions on Potomac River history and environment.
· Remarks and interview opportunities with elected officials, secretaries of transportation and other dignitaries.
WHO: “First-riders” of the bridge trail include:
· Alexandria Mayor William Euille
· Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson
· Virginia Secretary of Transportation Pierce Homer
· Maryland Acting Secretary of Transportation Beverley Swaim-Staley
· District of Columbia Director of Transportation Gabe Klein
· Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards, Maryland’s Fourth Congressional District
· M-NCPPC Chairman Samuel J. Parker, Jr.
· Washington Area Bicyclist Association Executive Director Eric Gilliland
WHEN: Saturday, June 6, 2009
· 9:30 am Media Arrival (NOTE: 3/4 MILE WALK TO SITE. GOLF CARTS AVAILABLE)
· 10:00a.m. Two-Wheeled Arrival of “First Riders” and Dedication Ceremony
· 1:00p.m. Trail Open to the Public
WHERE: Maryland deckover directly east of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge near National Harbor. Follow signs and flaggers to designated event parking area at National Harbor. See map.
DIRECTIONS: From VA:
Take I-495 E/I-95 N (Use LOCAL LANES); take Exit 2A for National Harbor; keep right to get on National Harbor Blvd.; merge to left lane.
From DC:
Take the SE Fwy exit from I-395 S; take the ramp onto I-295 S; take Exit 1B toward National Harbor Blvd.; keep left at the fork and merge onto National Harbor Blvd.; merge to left lane.
From MD:
Take Exit 3, MD 210 (Indian Head Hwy) from I-95/I-495;
left at traffic signal at foot of exit ramp; travel 1/10 of a mile to the right exit for Oxon Hill Road W; turn left onto Oxon Hill Road West; take first right at National Harbor Blvd.; follow signs for National Harbor Blvd.; merge to left lane after loop ramp.
OR
Take MD 210 N to Oxon Hill Road exit; turn left onto Oxon Hill Road; take second right at National Harbor Blvd.; follow signs for National Harbor Blvd.; merge to left lane after loop ramp.
