HIKING
Hike Local Trails
Meditation Hikes
Hike, lunch, wine tasting
Mother Nature Wants YOU Out on The Trail!
It's time to get outdoors and enjoy the splendor and communion with nature. Come join us for the ultimate in outdoor adventure through scenic and historical trails of the local Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area with our Hike and Lunch, Summer Meditation, and Hike and Wine programs.
Details, Directions, and Registration for any of these hikes are available on the Fresco Adventures Meetup.
2026 Hikes are listed below
Join us as we visit some of the DMV's favorite hiking trails. The terrain varies from easy to moderate level along the 4-to-8-mile journeys. This year's themed hikes include walks along the streets of Washington, DC of the 13 colony states. Explore the city and learn some history about the origins of this country.
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Hiking Schedule:
January 18: Fort Marcy along the Potomac Heritage Trail - 5 miles. Moderate level with some inclines
February 8: Urban hike in Frederick, Maryland - 5 miles. Easy level
March 21: 13 Colonies Part 1 Urban Walk in Washington, DC - 6 miles. Easy Level
April 4: PF2 Trail in Maryland - 5 miles. Easy to moderate level
May 23: Overall Run Trail in Virginia - 6 miles. Moderate level
October 10: 13 Colonies Part 2 Urban Walk in Washington, DC - 6 miles. Easy level
October 26: Full Moon Night Hike in Washington, DC. 5 miles. Easy Level
November 7: 13 Colonies Part 3 Urban Walk in Washington, DC - 6 miles. Easy Level
November 29: Hike the historic Civil War Trail at the Murphy Farm and the Appalachian Trail in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. This is any easy level hike for 6 miles.
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Check out scenes from our recent hike in Harpers Ferry
Summer Evening Walking Meditation Program
A Communion With Your Inner Self Unwind from your day and
listen to the sounds of nature, silence, and your inner wisdom
as we take peaceful walks through local parks and central
downtown DC locations. Learn a simple yet powerful way to
meditate by "walking with your self" through silence. Let this
commune with nature invigorate your mind, body, and spirit.
Each session consists of:
- A Pre-walk "Intro to Meditation" to prepare you for the walk with suggested mediation techniques to use
- Walking in silence along the paths
- A Post-walk reflection and time for sharing
The evening program is from 6:30-8:30PM at the following locations around the Washington DC area:
2026 Program Dates:
Saturday, May 23: Glover Archibald Park into Georgetown
Sunday, June 7: Circles of Washington, DC featuring local historical sites
Saturday, August 8: C&O Canal in Georgetown
Saturday, September 12: Soapstone Valley Trail North
Cost is $10 per session or $25 for the entire series. Come to participate and learn all about how you can use meditation techniques to enhance your life. Register for each session on the Fresco Adventure Meetup or SAVE with the purchase of all sessions for just $25
Check Out This Article: "Forest Bathing" - the healing power of a walk in the woods (Getting out in nature is good for the mind, body, and spirit)
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Hike and Wine Tasting Program
Join us for a short 2 mile hike with experienced guides through
trails along the Patuxent River in Maryland or the Appalachian Trail in
Virginia (based on the tour location). In the afternoon we visit a local
winery for lunch and wine tasting.
Register online at www.winexcursions.com
Maryland Vineyard Tour Includes: Morning Hike at Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard, Maryland and afternoon visit to the Perigeuax Vineyard
Virginia Vineyard Tour Includes: Morning hike along the Appalachian Trail at Snickers Gap and an afternoon visit to the Twin Oaks Vineyard
Hike and Wine 2026 Tour Dates:
April 4: Hike and Wine in Maryland
May 24: Hike and Wine in Virginia
June 6: Hike and Wine in Maryland
June 7: Hike and Wine in Virginia
August 8: Hike and Wine in Maryland
August 9: Hike and Wine in Virginia
September 12: Hike and Wine in Maryland
October 10: Hike and Wine in Virginia
All Hike and Wine programs are $49
Other FREE Hikes are listed on the Fresco Adventures Meetup
We'll See YOU on the Trail!
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds for cancellations or no-shows on hiking trips. A credit for participation in any future program will be applied if a program is cancelled or rescheduled by Fresco Adventures.
Responsibility Statement: Fresco Adventures, a program of Fresco Enterprises, LLC is the sponsor of arrangements for this activity and is not responsible for any damage, loss, injury, or accident due to any act by the participants.
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