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TEMPORARILY CLOSED - ALERT - The start box for this event is unavailable due to a fire on the premises. New location is being sought. Use OSB
Stroll in the Smelt Capital of the World, enjoy a pleasant section of a slough dike trail and feel the vibrancy of this port community along the Columbia River.
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City and Dike
Year Round Walk
SN: 131357 - 2026 / Y0059
From Sat, Jan 3rd, 2026 to Dec 30th, 2026
Start times: Daily - dawn to dusk
Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only
Kelso, Washington
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
| Special programs Walking with America's Veterans CC: Cowlitz County |
Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks
are not shown to reduce clutter.
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Event comments
ESVA: Womb to Tomb and Rivers. OTSVA: Butterfly, Depot, Clock Tower. Walk also available through the OSB.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10, 17km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Hard |
Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
Kelso was declared Smelt Capital of the World in 1956. Walk past Post Office (NRHP), Train Station, thru downtown and on two dike paths, with an additional 9K option. The alt 10K is on the Coweman Slough dike trail. The 5K walks thru town.
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 or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Red Lion Hotel, 510 S Kelso Dr, Kelso WA 98626 | |
The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.
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