My Outdoor Story
My deep love for and connection to nature started in my mother’s garden before I was even able to walk. As I grew older I didn’t see myself as an outdoorsy person. The “typical” outdoor narrative of natural athletes conquering mountains didn’t represent the…
About
Hello, welcome to Hiking Misadventures! I’m Nalini (she/her). I’m a grants manager at a nonprofit that focuses on youth development by day and an outdoor enthusiast by weekend. Whether I’m tending to my balcony garden, walking in parks in my hometown of the Washington,…
Outdoor Passions
Backpacking. It’s nothing short of a gift to have time to be in your head, carry no other worry than the miles ahead for the day and feel the freedom that comes with with carrying everything you need in a pack. Climbing. Over the…
Mary’s Rock
At just over 3 miles, Mary’s Rock is a short hike but yet manages to provides a good work out, offers expansive views from the summit, and is very pet-friendly. ROUTE SUMMARY The trailhead is at the end of the Meadow Spring parking area…
Roosevelt Island
Located immediately outside of the city and the Mount Vernon Trail, Roosevelt Island, a tribute to President Teddy Roosevelt, is a gem among the local outdoor spaces in the D.C. area. Parking for the island is right off the GW Parkway and the entrance…
Sugarloaf Mountain
The Mountain Loop Trail on Sugarloaf Mountain is a moderate, beautiful hike with a lot of gradual ups and downs.
