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Watkins' Mill State Park

Year Round Walk

SN: 108831 - 2018 / Y1290

The event is closed

From Mon, Jan 1st, 2018 to Dec 31st, 2018

Start box available: See Extend Description

Lawson, Missouri

The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:

Watkins Mill Historic Site Visitors Center

Special programs

Amphitheatres

Bridges - Spanning the USA

Doin' The Louisiana Purchase

Event comments

This is a very nice Visitor's Center where you can also get interesting tours of the plantation and mill.

Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 8, 10km

Restrooms: Yes	Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium	Wheelchairs: No

Event information

M-F: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Sat. 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Sun. 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call (816) 580-3387 for definite hours as they vary, especially in the summer.The paved trail circles a large lake and takes the walker through some scenic wooded areas. The walker may stop and take a closer look to view a unique nineteenth century church and school. While not on the trail, the historic 1860's woolen mill and plantation home are well worth visiting. The 6km route is on paved trails with a few small hills, it goes around the lake once, and is rated 1B. The 10km route has you walking up a gravel hill to the 19th century church and school and a restroom, this route is rated 3B. Qualifies for "Clay County" in the Walking MO County Special Program.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

Driving to the start box

26600 Park Road North, Lawson, MO 64062 From I-35, exit at Kearney, MO, onto Highway 92 East. Drive about six miles to RA. Turn left onto RA and drive to Watkins Mill State Park. Follow the park road several miles to a T. At the T, there will be a sign pointing to the Visitor's Center. Turn left and drive to the Visitor's Center. You will need to drive from the Visitor's Center to the start.

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Clay-Platte Trackers of Kansas City (AVA-0739)

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