Tulip Ride and Walk on the Mount Vernon Trail
Date and Time
- Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 10am - 1pm
Location
Compass Coffee
1201 Wilson Blvd
Join Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail for a casual paced 5 mile walk or 8 mile bike ride to visit two of their favorite tulip patches on and near the Mount Vernon Trail. You will stop at both sites with time to take pictures. Stops include the Navy and Marine Memorial and the Netherlands Carillon.
The walk and bike ride will begin at Compass Coffee in Rosslyn and end at the Netherlands Carillon, where there will be a Tulip Festival featuring a carillon concert and activities with NPS and Arlington Library.
Ticket proceeds support the organization's work to improve the Mount Vernon Trail. Due to high interest, registration will be limited. Please register for either option to confirm attendance.
Meet
10 a.m. at Compass Coffee. Grab a cup of coffee and chat while people gather. The walk will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Sites
- Navy and Marine Memorial
- Netherlands Carillon
- Pentagon (for those on the bike ride)
Route
The route for the walk will be approximately 5 miles.
Walking Route: Google version here.
The route for the bike ride will be approximately 8 miles starting at Compass Coffee. The route is mostly on trails with some brief riding on roads as a group.
Biking Route: Komoot version.
Pace
Casual pace with multiple ride leaders for the biking route.
Photo and Liability Waiver:
By registering to volunteer, you're agreeing to the Friends of Mount Vernon Trail's Photo Release and Liability Waiver.
