DCRRC SUNDAY HILL WORKOUT ROUTES

 

Masonic Temple Workout

Alexandria, Va.

December 11, 2005

Host: Sarah Haut

Hill description:

Option 1: Road leading to the temple: this is a steady curved climb that is about 2 tenths of a mile

Option 2: Stairs leading to temple. This is a steady climb that alternates between stairs and pathways.

Directions to hill: Driving: take 395 to Rte 7 East (King Street) to the Masonic Temple (you can't miss it; it is the big stone temple on the hill adjacent to the King Street metro station). Take a right on Calhoun drive.

Starting Point: Calhoun Street.

Parking: Any side streets around the temple, the parking lot at the top of the temple

From metro: Take the Yellow or Blue line metro to the King Street station. Head West (away from Old Town and toward the big temple) on King street toward the Masonic Temple.

Warmup loop: Head East on King Street for a tour of Old Town

Places to eat afterwards: Various coffee shops on King Street