Jones Point to National Harbor, Christmas Tree, Food & Fireworks (Rating: C Fun)

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Let's Hike/walk to the Christmas Tree, Lights & Fireworks @ The National Harbor

Come join us on an easy-moderate 8.5+/- mile 230+/- ft elevation gain 2.3-2.7 mph walk from Alexandria, starting at Jones Point Park. We will walk along the water in Alexandria, then walk across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge to the National Harbor located in Maryland (Oxen Hill). '

We'll eat individually or in small groups (bring your own food or there are many take-out places) at the National Harbor (you can pick your own place to get food). I am bringing soup for myself & plan on eating outside by the tree & harbor. You are welcome to join me. But if you are cold there are several restaurants with indoor dining.

We will stop a couple of times on the WW Bridge to enjoy the daytime views of Alexandria, DC and the National Harbor from the bridge. Then we will enjoy the sunset, and the lights at the National Harbor. At 5:30 they will start the FIREWORKS DISPLAY & light the 60 foot Christmas Tree adorned with over 2,000,000 twinkling Christmas lights. As soon as fireworks are over, by 6pm, AS A GROUP, we will start to head back to our cars and enjoy the lighted views of the National Harbor, Alexandria and DC. We should be done and in our cars by 730pm.

BRING WATER, & HEADLAMP OR FLASHLIGHT

WEAR SNEAKERS or any hiking shoes, your choice. (I am wearing sneakers) Mostly/All Paved surfaces

DRESS WARM-BE PREPARED AS THE TEMPERATURE WILL DROP AS THE SUN SETS & AS WE WALK BACK ACROSS THE BRIDGE. And there is always wind as you walk across the bridge.

NO PETS