2025

A Hidden Gem near the mouth of the Patapsco River

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This event is held inside a county park that has a required entrance fee.

WHAT IS THE EVENT

Fort Smallwood Park - A Hidden Gem

Year Round Walk

SN: 127727 - 2025 / Y2767

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Park entrance
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Waterbirds on Hines Pond
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Beach on Chesapeake Bay
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Remains of Battery from Spanish-American War
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when is the event

From Wed, Jan 1st, 2025 to Dec 31st, 2025

Start times: Dawn to dusk. Park hours are 5:30 a.m. to dusk.

Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only

where is the event

Pasadena, 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

Par-For-The-Course

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Anne Arundel County

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Event comments

None provided

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Hard

Event information

On the 5K walk you will enjoy Fort Smallwood Park with views of the Patapsco River, its beaches and pond, a 380 foot fishing pier and a historic gun battery and barracks. In addition to the park, the 10K walk includes two local communities with lovely water views. The majority of the walk is either on macadam paths or roads. A small portion of the walk is on natural surfaces. There is a fee to enter Fort Smallwood Park ($6 per vehicle as of this writing

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

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 or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.

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Fort Smallwood Park Maryland

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event sponsor

Freestate Happy Wanderers (AVA-0190)

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

point of contact

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