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Oct 12th, 2024 for 1 day.
Bettendorf, IA - Davenport Bridge Walk
Not many opportunities exist where you can walk on an Interstate. This bridge is less than two years old with a huge pedestrian walkway. The 10k goes across the complete bridge, the 5k will go halfway
5, 10km
Rate: 1A
Border Crossings
Oct 18th, 2024 for 1 day.
Arlington, VA - US FreedomWalk Welcome Walk
Celebrate with us - Welcome Walk, winds through the "Crystal City neighborhood" The Pentagon, Columbia Island Marina, Pentagon Lagoon Basin & George Washington Parkway
Rate: 1B
Par-For-The-Course
Step to the Beat
Walking with America's Veterans
Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail
Oct 19th, 2024 for 1 day.
Arlington, VA - 23nd US FreedomWalk Festival
Join us for our 23rd USFWF that features gorgeous views from both the Virginia and the District sides of the Potomac River. Wind through several highlights of the US Capital, Washington, DC
10, 22km
A-MAZE-ing Labyrinths
Walking the United States - Capitals
Oct 20th, 2024 for 1 day.
Wind through the "Crystal City neighborhood" onto other beautiful Arlington neighborhoods to enter the City of Alexandria to the eclectic neighborhood of Delray. Old Town Alexandria rich colonial hist
Rails-To-Trails
Town Halls / City Halls
Nov 12th, 2024 for 1 day.
Stockton, NJ - Bull's Island to Stockton Loop
Enjoy a walk along this large beautiful recreation area and don't forget to walk the labyrinth !
5, 12km
Dec 7th, 2024 for 2 days.
Alexandria, VA - Holiday Extravaganza WW Bridge
Two day two event with NVV 1st event walk Alexandria Va and enjoy the Scottish Christmas Parade. The second 2nd walk over the WW Bridge to see the decorations at National Harbor.
11(2B), 17(2B)km
Rate: 2A
Mar 15th, 2024 to Nov 15th, 2024
Covington, KY - Trekking along the Majestic Ohio River
Looking for an interesting urban event? Check out this event's fantastic routes through the historic and culturally diverse neighborhoods of Cincinnati (OH), Covington (KY) and Newport (KY).
6, 11, 15km
Louisville, KY - Crossing the Mason - Dixon Line
The routes will take you along sidewalks through old downtown Louisville, where history and modern life mix at various museums and other cultural centers. Cross into Indiana for The Falls of Ohio.
8, 13, 16km
Apr 1st, 2024 to Sep 30th, 2024
Bluemont, VA - Appalachian Trail - Northern Virginia
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5, 10, 12km
Rate: 3C
The Appalachian Trail
Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024
Lewiston, NY - War of 1812
War of 1812 walk; charming village with Peach, BBQ, Art Festivals and restaurants and shops of local artisans. Artpark theater & concerts in spectacular Niagara River setting.
Niagara Falls, NY - Riverwalk
Path adjacent to the Lower Niagara River Gorge. Underground Railroad Museum and the Whirlpool Bridge. If take picture on the Rainbow Bridge-Border spot be sure you have passport/document for USreturn
6, 8km
Great Lakes, Great Fun, Great Fitness, Great Friendships
Niagara Falls, NY - See the Falls
See the Falls, the mighty Niagara River and the nation’s first State Park. Two walks (5/10K) entirely on US side of Falls with views across to Canada. In addition, two walk options (6/12K) to Canada
5, 6, 10, 12km
Portsmouth, NH - Portsmouth
Walk in a historic seaport town. Enjoy its parks, shops, restaurants, and historical buildings.
5, 10(1B)km
Lighthouses II
Youngstown, NY - War of 1812
Historic Fort Niagara. War of 1812 - village sidewalks, Old Fort Niagara St Pk; 1759 Fort. Fort served under French, British, Am flags. Free parking at SP on street or angle parking South of SP
5, 10, 11km
May 1st, 2024 to Nov 30th, 2024
Hanover, NH - Appalachian Trail - Border Walk - Dartmouth Colleg
This can be a border walk, AT walk, or just a pleasant walk around both or either of two great college towns. Good restaurants and views.
5, 10, 13km
Appalachian Trail, PA - Walking across PA
CANCELLED Group Walk on May 29, 2024.
5, 42km
Rate: 4D
Arlington, VA - Beautiful Arlington, Virginia Highlights
Seveal distances to choose from with lots to see.
5, 6, 10, 11, 16km
Blaine, WA - Peace Arch Walk
Walk thru the Peace Arch Park, Blaine Marine park, pier, boat docks, downtown and residential areas of Blaine. Great views of White Rock, Semiahmoo, Mt. Baker, Pt. Roberts and Drayton Harbor along the
Boulder City, NV - Hoover Dam Lake Mead
View Hoover Dam from 800 feet above the Colorado River (gasp)!
Clarkston, WA - Two State Walk
Walk in two states, Washington and Idaho. Walk next to the Snake and the Clearwater Rivers.
5, 11km
College Park, MD - College Park Bike
Bike around College Park along trails and into DC along the Anacostia River Trail.
13, 25(2A), 50(2B)km
Easton, PA - Downtown and Karl Stirner Arts Trail
ALERT - Very limited parking at trailhead due to trail construction, instead park at the 3rd St Garage ($1/hr).
A Historic town walk on city sidewalks and paved trails. Several moderate hills. Highlights include a bridge crossing into Phillipsburg, NJ, the Crayola Experience, and the Karl Stirner Arts Trail.
5, 7, 10(3B)km
Rate: 2B
Fargo, ND - Cass County
Cross the border into MN on the Red River Veterans Bridge.
Fort Smith, AR - Historic Walk, Sebastian County
National historic grounds, downtown and along the Arksansas River.
Harpers Ferry, WV - Appalachian Trail
There are three walk options: 10K AppalachianTrail, 5K Bolivar Heights, and 5K Lower Town. The ATC Visitor Center is open six days a week - closed on Wednesdays.
5(2B), 10, 15, 20km
Kanab, UT - Utah County Seat Challenge
THERE IS NO STARTBOX. 29 event Utah County Seat Challenge. Download the challenge booklet at https://WoodlandWanderers.org/Utah/UtahBook.pdf. Register online at https://WoodlandWanderers.org/Store/.
Lackawaxen, PA - Roebling Aqueduct
Cross the Delaware River and PA/NY border, like a mule pulling a canal boat, using the magnificently restored Roebling Aqueduct with numerous information signs. Pass the Zane Grey Home and Museum.
Little Rock, AR - Capital, Pulaski County
Something for everyone on this hike from historic buildings and churches to gardens and river views.
Malin, OR - Oregon - California Border - Crossing
Explore Malin OR
Manila, UT - Utah County Seat Challenge
Memphis, TN - Rollin' On The River
Memphis rocks! Yes, Elvis and BB King memorials, great eateries, and 2 fantastic river trails, the 5K is like a huge diorama island, the 10k follows the Mississippi River with great views of the city
5, 10, 14km
Morrisville, PA - Trenton Capital of New Jersey
Walk starts in Morrisville PA crosses the Delaware River into the capitol government complex of Trenton, NJ, passing the William Trent House. Both the 5K & 10 K walks go by the NJ Capitol building.
Moscow, ID - U of Idaho
Walk thru the University of Idaho and historic residences of Moscow.
Naco, AZ
Real Border crossing into Mexico
5, 10, 15km
New Hope, PA - Ron Nelson Memorial Walk
ALERT - The pedestrian walkway will remain open during bridge renovation. In July a narrow temporary walkway will be in use.
Foodies, history buffs, antique lovers will find something in the historic towns of New Hope and Lambertville; see Victorian homes and a sightseeing steam locomotive, walk along the Delaware Canal.
Omaha, NE - Historic Downtown Omaha
NEW WALK-The newly opened RiverFront Parks are filled with art and activity, a truly urban oasis.
5(1A), 10km
Ontario, OR - Oregon - Idaho Border - Crosser
Ontario OR - Idaho Border
6, 10km
Overland Park, KS - Indian Creek Trail
Bike along the Indian Creek trail. The trail is 63k long and if you go to the east you can cross into Missouri for a border crossing. Many trailheads to start at.
63km
Oxon Hill, MD - WW Bridge/National Harbor/Jones Point
Walk in all three local jurisdictions on one trail and get great views of each shoreline and DC from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. You can start this event from either the MD or VA side of the bridge
6, 10, 13, 16km
Philadelphia, PA - Ben Franklin Bridge
Pass through Philly Historic District, then scenic views from the Ben Franklin Bridge, going to Camden NJ, through the Rutgers Univ. campus and along scenic river front to the Battleship New Jersey.
11km
Philadelphia, PA - The Circuit of Greater Philadelphia - Bike
The Circuit is a vast network of inter-connected trails in the Greater Philadelphia area. The plan is to have about 800 miles of connected trails when completed. Many of these trails are already open.
1, 288km
Pittsburgh, PA - GAP Bike
Great Allegheny Passage, a 150-m. almost level crushed limestone path that soars over valleys, snakes around mountains, & goes alongside the Casselman, Youghiogheny, & Monongahela Rivers.
5 TO 242, 10 TO 242km
Pittsburgh, PA - Baltimore, MD, PA - GAP Walk
5, 473km
Portland, OR - Hayden Island
Walk has 2 five km routes. The east route goes along the Columbia River & into residential areas. The west route goes into a shopping mall & along the Columbia River. Great views on the river.
Potomac, MD - C&O Canal from Georgetown, DC to Cumberland, MD
184 miles with history in every step
10, 300km
Siloam Springs, AR - Sager Creek Walk, Benton County
Picturesque Siloam Springs.
Silver Spring, MD - Silver Spring/Takoma Park
Visit historic Silver Spring or the eclectic village of Takoma Park or walk on the Sligo Creek multi-use trail. All have interesting sights and lots of history.
5, 6, 10, 15, 20km
Spokane, WA - Centennial Trail - Bike
The trail is 97K in length and runs from Nine Mile Falls, WA to Higgins Point on Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho. Pick a trailhead and ride the distance you desire.
97km
Spokane, WA - Walk the Centennial Trail
Walk through Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho on this paved trail along the Spokane River and the shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. You can start at any of the trailheads listed.
St. Louis, MO - St. Louis Downtown
These walks start at the Pear Tree Inn and walk on city sidewalks and walking paths through Downtown St. Louis, passing many attractions, including the Arch, Busch Stadium, and others.
Stroudsburg, PA - NJ Appalachian Trail
Hike the Appalachian Trail from PA across the Delaware River to New Jersey within the 70,000 acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The 5K walk is on pavement and is rated 1A.
Stroudsburg, PA - PA Appalachian Trail
Hike the Appalachian Trail in PA. The 10K hike passes Eureka Creek and goes to the top of Mount Minsi with a majestic view of the 70,000 acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
5(3C), 10km
Rate: 4C
Titusville, NJ - Washington Crossing
ALERT - The pedestrian overpass from the NJ Washington's Crossing Park to the canal trail is closed. See Event Information.
Site of Washington's historic 1776 Christmas night crossing. View the Johnson Ferry House--farmhouse and tavern (c. 1740). Enjoy the view while crossing the Delaware River into Pennsylvania.
Umatilla, OR - Gateway to Eastern Oregon
Walk Oregon Counties
Vancouver, WA - Historic Fort Vancouver
History abounds in this fort started by the Hudson Bay Company in an area on the Columbia River occupied by native Americans for centuries before that.
Vancouver, WA - Maplecrest Community & Park
Gorgeous neighborhoods, spacious parks and forested trails make this a must do walk in Vancouver.
Vancouver, WA - Princess Ilchee River Walk
On a stroll along the gently flowing Columbia River see a statue of Princess Ilchee and a sculpture saluting the women who worked in the local ship yard where a fleet of ships were built for WWII.
Wahpeton, ND - City Walk
Washington, DC - Iwo Jima Memorial & Roosevelt Island
See beautiful views of DC from the Arlington Ridge Park, The Iwo Jima Memorial and walk around Theodore Roosevelt Island. There is an optional 3 to 5k loop inside Arlington Cemetery
10, 13km
Williamsport, MD - C&O Canal Towpath Bike Event
Pedal through 184 miles of history
10 TO 300km
Woodbridge, VA - Leesylvania State Park
Historic walk through hilly wooded dirt and gravel trails of Leesylvania State Park. Birthplace of Henry "Lighhorse Harry" Lee, III, cavalry commander for Washington with major role in 1781 events.
York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Walk #6
Thae 10K walk goes from the trailhead in Railroad south through New Freedom to the Mason Dixon Line at the Maryland border. The 5K turns around in New Freedom.
Yuma, AZ - Yuma Two States Two Nations
Walk in Historic Yuma, walk in Arizona, walk in California, and walk in the Quechan Nation. Cross the Colorado River on the oldest bridge south of the Grand Canyon.
63 sanctions for 2024
Apr 1st, 2025 to Jun 10th, 2025
Elkhart, KS - Huffin' and Puffin' to the Convention
A high plains border town! Come explore the scenery of the Cimarron National Grasslands, where roughly thirty-three miles of the Historic Santa Fe Trail crossed acres of high-elevation prairie.
Anderson, SC - Anderson Historic
Anderson features old buildings and architecture and many art installations. There are 24 Wrens bronze statues roosting downtown - find them. Anderson University Historic District is park like.
5, 10(2A)km
If you want your Volksmarch to be something other than a city hike around a neighborhood, this is the event. You will probably meet Thru Hikers who started in Georgia or Maine and have hiked to PA.
Sonoma, CA - Sonoma County
Known for its wineries, art galleries and colonial-era Sonoma Plaza, which seasonally holds a weekly Farmers Market. Home to the original WilliamsSonoma on Broadway, near the Plaza.
14 sanctions for 2025