Sunday, April 16 (8:30 am-12:30 pm)
Leader: Joe Marx
Members: $35; nonmembers $49
The Georgetown neighborhood in Washington rests firmly on a mass of ancient granite, surrounded by several other types and ages of bedrock. Our hike will cover about 5 miles–through wooded parkland and along city streets. The terrain varies from easy to moderate, with hills being the biggest challenge. During our hike, we will visit the edge of the Coastal Plain, three gorges, the Piedmont upland, and a major fault zone. Not bad for a morning’s stroll around town. The pace set and distance covered on our geology forays will be faster and farther than our usual “naturalist’s shuffle.” REGISTER