SN: 117762 - 2021 / Y0068
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Year Round Walk | |
Austin, Texas
The address/location for the physical start box (PSB) is as follows:
Extended Stay America
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
From Fri, Jan 1st, 2021 to Dec 31st, 2021
Start box available: 24/7
Special programs
Mayflower - 400th Anniversary Walk
Rockin' Around the Clock
State Capital
Walking with America's Veterans
Long description
Walk goes across the Colorado River (also called Lady Bird Lake) bridge with grand views of downtown Austin. You walk up Congress Ave. to the State Capital Complex (going through the Capitol Building when open). The 11k route continues into the University of Texas campus along the pedestrian only Speedway, then into West Campus and Judges Hill Neighborhood. The return route is along newly completed Shoal Creek Trail to our modern Central Library. Open daily.
Distance: 11km/6km, Rating: 1A
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Comments
This walk was modified in 2019 and has added new interesting features. The Capital will be visited on both 11km and 6km routes. Pets are not allowed in Capitol buildings. Wheelchairs/strollers welcomed, but care must be taken by all walkers along narrow sections of the Shoal Creek Trail.
Awards and fees: B Award
Driving to the start box
507 S 1st, 78704. N/S I-35, Exit-233/Town Lake/Riverside, go W on Riverside 1.1 miles. Cross Congress to LEFT turn lane. Turn LEFT to Barton Springs Rd. Go LEFT to S 1st. First driveway on LEFT is entrance to hotel. Parking at hotel with permit from registration desk (FREE to volksmarchers). Ask for walk box at registration desk.
Colorado River Walkers
Event website: www.coloradoriverwalkers.org
Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.