2026

Enjoy a walk along a rail trail into Marietta's downtown. You will pass many historical homes with interesting gardens, shops and restaurants.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Year Round Walk

SN: 130539 - 2026 / Y2691

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Shanks Tavern established 1836
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Gargoyle on a church.
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Historic Swan Inn now a residence.
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Man Cave Marietta style.
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when is the event

From Thu, Jan 1st, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026

Start box available: Open Tues-Sun Hours vary. See Event Information.

where is the event

Marietta, Pennsylvania

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

Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512.

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

Anniversaries Hurrah

Par-For-The-Course

Rails-To-Trails

Step to the Beat

Walking With the Wild Things

CC: Lancaster County

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Event comments

Marietta is an old Rivertown located on the eastern banks of the Susquehanna River in Western Lancaster County, just north of Columbia, PA. It is a small town with some interesting places to see and places to eat. They have a great house tour early in December.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Start Point Hours September to May: Tue-Sat 10am to 4pm, Sun 12pm to 4pm; Memorial Day to Labor Day Tue-Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 6pm. You will drive about 2.6 miles from start point to get to the beginning of the walking trail. Driving directions will be on the trail directions. There is no fee for Guest walkers or children under 12. The Rovers pay these fees.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512. Route 30 East to Route 441 Exit. Right at stop sign to light at 3rd Street. Left on 3rd Street to Walnut Street after first light. Right on Walnut Street. Carefully cross railroad tracks. Look for signs for parking. From Route 30 West, exit at Route 441. At stoplight, cross 3rd Street and continue to Walnut Street. Right on Walnut Street, carefully crossing railroad tracks. Look for parking signs.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512.

This event has a remote start.

After registering at the physical start box drive 2.6 miles to the Chickies Rock County Northwest River parking lot.

event sponsor

Susquehanna Rovers Volksmarch Club (AVA-0328)

Event website: www.avaclubs.org/SRVC/

point of contact

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