2025

Well-preserved 19th Century Mill complex with an historic bridge and pleasant river walk.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Early 19th Century Mill

Year Round Walk

SN: 127492 - 2025 / Y0575

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Historic Truss Bridge
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Historic Home overlooking the Mill
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Commodore Joshua Barney House
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Savage Mill Manor ca. 1894
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when is the event

From Thu, Jan 2nd, 2025 to Dec 31st, 2025

Start box available: 10 AM- 6PM, Sunday 11AM-6 PM

Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option

where is the event

Savage 20763, Maryland

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

Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail

CC: Howard County

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Event comments

The woods part of the 5 K trail is along the Patuxent River on a natural surface path. There is a National Historic Site - the Bollman Truss Bridge on the walk. Walk is also part of the "Historic Civil War Tour" of Howard County and there is a plaque by the bridge. The Savage Cemetery on the 10K trail. Fee for IVV credit or non-IVV is $4.00. Children 12 and under walk for free (IVV-Credit included) courtesy of Freestate Happy Wanderers.

conditions for the event

Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: No

Wheelchairs: No

Event information

Walk Box in PAYMASTERS OFFICE, located to LEFT of courtyard near Rams Head Tavern Entrance. WALK BOX under table. Mill hours Daily 10am-6pm (Sun 11am-6pm). Mill closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Paymasters office should be open at 9am. Information http://www.savagemill.com. Trails are a combination of residential and wooded areas. The residential part of the trail is on sidewalks, paved streets with a few stairs. Warning: there is poison ivy along some sections of the trail.

Awards: 'A' Award available

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:

8600 Foundry Street, 20763. From I-95, exit 38 A, Rt 32 E, approx 1 mile to US Rt 1 S Exit. Turn RIGHT at end of exit, follow Rt 1 to Gorman. Turn RIGHT, proceed to Foundry. Turn RIGHT, pass truss bridge, LEFT to Washington, LEFT to 1st parking lot facing Savage Mill. Look for Paymasters Office.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Savage Mill Maryland

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

Freestate Happy Wanderers (AVA-0190)

Event website: sites.google.com/svsvc.org/fhw/home

point of contact

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