Join us for an evening celebrating the Mount Vernon Trail and the community that helps make it special. The Trailabration brings together trail users, volunteers, partners, supporters, and National Park Service George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) staff.

Judd Isbell, President of the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail, and Jennifer Madello, Superintendent of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, will provide brief remarks to recognize accomplishments, share Mount Vernon Trail updates, and look ahead at some major improvements coming to the trail. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn what's happening on the trail, meet the people behind the work, and celebrate another year of stewardship and community.

Heavy appetizers and 1 drink ticket will be provided thanks to support from the Rosslyn BID.

Date: Thursday, November 5th

Location: Continental Pool Hall in Rosslyn

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm

RSVP here

Did you miss our screening of the Out There film from July? Now you can watch it from while supporting the Mount Vernon Trail. Out There donates $5 to Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail for each $9.99 rental and donates $8 for each $19.99 purchase.

Check out our virtual theater page here.

Shopping for someone who loves the Mount Vernon Trail? We've got you covered!

Show off your trail pride with official Mount Vernon Trail merchandise. Even better, every purchase supports Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail's weekly volunteer events that keep the trail clean, beautiful, and welcoming for everyone.

Give a gift that gives back to the trail you love!

Shop now: MountVernonTrail.org/shop

In October, we hosted 5 volunteer events with 208 volunteers giving 449 volunteer hours. Highlights included our induction into the Rails to Trails Trail Hall of Fame, winning 1st place in the Team Dog Costume category in the Del Ray Halloween Parade, and our Patriot Circle book fundraiser at Port City Brewing.

In the month of October we collected over 1,000 pounds of trash across 3 different volunteer events.

You can check out more before/after and impact photos here and donate to help us keep tools in the hands of volunteers.

VOLUNTEER EVENTS

November 7

Vegetation Trimming near Old Stone Bridge

November 14

Vegetation Trimming and Trail Maintenance near Mount Vernon Estate

November 21

Long Bridge Connector Vegetation Removal

November 28

Vegetation Trimming and English Ivy Removal North of Memorial Bridge

UPCOMING NON-VOLUNTEER EVENTS

November 5

Mount Vernon Trailabration Party

November 22

Moonlight Walk on the Mount Vernon Trail