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Click to copy link to system's cut & paste clipboardA Walk in Historic Columbia
Year Round Walk
SN: 117090 - 2021 / Y2167
The event is closed
From Sat, Jan 2nd, 2021 to Dec 31st, 2021
Start box available: 24 hours/7 days a week
Columbia, Illinois
The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:
Columbia Police Station
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
Walk Box located in Police Station Lobby next to Medication Disposal kiosk. City allows pets along path in Bolm-Schukraft Park, even though "no pets" signs are posted. Pets must be kept on leash, and owners must properly dispose of pet waste. Parking is limited at the City Police Station start point. Walking Groups may park: (1) in Masonic Lodge parking lot at corner of N. Main & E. Temple [please park in north lot]; or (2) along E. Crestview Street [just north of the police station]; or (3) in the Bolm-Schukraft Memorial Park at E. Temple & McDannold Drive.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 6, 11km
Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
Welcome to Columbia, Illinois-located just across the Mississippi River via the JB Bridge from St. Louis. NEW START POINT! ALL NEW TRAIL ROUTES! Experience Historic Main Street, which follows the original Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail ("the King's Road"). Explore walking paths through three City Parks. Enjoy trekking the historic GM&O rail-to-trail route, and the newly constructed Connector Trail from the City Park to Main Street. Immerse yourself walking through history and through new housing developments with views of the river bluffs. Columbia's Historic Main Street offers a variety of local shops and restaurants for your additional enjoyment.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start box
1020 North Main Street, Columbia, Illinois. From St. Louis: Take I-270/I-255 E to exit 6 for IL 3 S toward Columbia. Continue on IL 3; turn left on N. Main. From Belleville: Take IL 158 to S Main St in Columbia. Turn right onto S Main St. Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week (recommend walking only during daylight). Walk Box located in Police Station Lobby next to Medication Disposal kiosk. Parking is limited at the City Police Station start point. Walking Groups may park: (1) in Masonic Lodge parking lot at corner of N. Main & E. Temple [please park in north lot]; or (2) along E. Crestview Street [just north of the police station]; or (3) in the Bolm-Schukraft Memorial Park at E. Temple & McDonnold Drive.
Maps phrase and directions link
The address / location has not been set.
Illinois Trekkers Volkssport Club (AVA-0047)
Event website: www.illinois-trekkers.org
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