2023

Experience Historic Main Street, which follows the original Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail ("the King's Road"). Walkers can walk the historic GM&O rail-to-trail route, Walkers will pass a Veterans Memorial.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

A Walk in Historic Columbia

Year Round Walk

SN: 122796 - 2023 / Y2167

when is the event

The event is closed

From Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023

Start box available: 24 hours/7 days a week

where is the event

Columbia, Illinois

The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:

1020 North Main Street, Columbia, 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

Rails-To-Trails

Town Halls / City Halls

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Monroe County

       Info

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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.

conditions for the event

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 sho

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how to get to the event

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

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1020 North Main Street, Columbia, Illinois

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.