Georgetown Geology Loop March 19, 2011

The Georgetown section of Washington sits squarely on a mass of ancient granite, surrounded by various other types and ages of rock. Our hike will be about 5 miles long, through wooded parkland and along city streets. The terrain is easy to moderate, with hills being the biggest challenge. During our hike, we will visit the Coastal Plain, three canyons, the Piedmont upland, and a major fault zone. Not bad for a walk around town. The pace set and distance covered on this geology field trip is typically faster and farther than our usual "naturalist's shuffle."