Trail is along historic streets, past local businesses and restaurants and on two scenic Rails-to-Trails. Walkers will pass a Veteran Memorial & see a covered bridge.
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Click to copy link to system's cut & paste clipboardA Walk in "Old Town" Glen Carbon
Year Round Walk
SN: 122800 - 2023 / Y0808
The event is closed
From Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 to Dec 30th, 2023
Start box available: dawn to dusk
Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option
Glen Carbon, Illinois
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
Special programs Par-For-The-Course Rails-To-Trails Town Halls / City Halls Walking with America's Veterans CC: Madison County |
Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks
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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!
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
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
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Casey's General Store - 70 W Main St, Glen Carbon, Illinois. |
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This event has a remote start.
drive 0.1 miles to Glen Carbon Centennial Library at 198 S. Main Street
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.
Illinois Trekkers Volkssport Club (AVA-0047)
Event website: www.illinois-trekkers.org
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