2022
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WHAT IS THE EVENT

A Walk in "Old Town" Glen Carbon

Year Round Walk

SN: 119456 - 2022 / Y0808

when is the event

The event is closed

From Sun, Jan 2nd, 2022 to Dec 30th, 2022

Start box available: dawn to dusk

Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option

where is the event

Glen Carbon, Illinois

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Little Free Libraries

Rails-To-Trails

Town Halls / City Halls

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Madison County

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

Loop #1 has two hills which may be difficult for strollers and wheelchairs and for those not able to do hills. Loop #2 is on sidewalks and paved bike trails - no hills!

conditions for the event

Rating: 2A, Distance: 5, 10, 20km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Hard

Event information

Trail is along historic streets, past local businesses and restaurants and on two scenic Rails-to-Trails. The route is two 5K loops from Centennial Library. Glen Carbon is listed on 100 Best Places to Live in USA and 50 safest cities in Illinois. Walk is open daily dawn to dusk. Restrooms and water are available at the start/finish. Pets are welcome but you must pick up after your pet.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.


This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:

Casey's General Store - 70 W Main St, Glen Carbon, Illinois. From I-64 take I-255N to IL 162E (exit 29). Follow 162E to left on IL 157 to right on Main Street. Ask for the walk binder. Be courteous to store customers. Casey's General Store is open 5:00 am to 11:00 pm every day. After registering, drive 0.1 miles to Glen Carbon Centennial Library at 198 S. Main Street, on your left as you enter "Old Town" Glen Carbon. Parking is available at the library. If you want to use the library, check their hours at glencarbonlibrary.org.

Maps phrase and directions link

The address / location has not been set.

PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.

event sponsor

Illinois Trekkers Volkssport Club (AVA-0047)

Event website: www.illinois-trekkers.org

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.