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City / State:
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Sykesville, MD
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Event Name:
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Sykesville Historic District
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Event Type:
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Year Round Walk
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Event ID:
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112086 2019/Y0218
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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5, 10 km - 1A
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Description:
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Trail is on sidewalks, roadsides and includes a linear trail that is through a mostly wooded and shady area.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: Medium | Wheelchairs: Medium | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Programs:
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Bridges - Spanning the USA, Make a Wish at a Water Fountain, Points of Reference, United States Post Offices
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Start Times:
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Daylight Hours Only
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Location:
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The Inn at Norwood
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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7514 Norwood Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784. From Baltimore Beltway (I-695), Exit 16 to I-70 W. Take exit 80, MD 32 N, to Sykesville, keeping right off ramp (N), 3.5 miles. Go left at sign, Sykesville Main Street, 1/2 mile, and take 3rd street on left, Church Street. Inn at Norwood is house ahead up hill. Park on left, St Paul's parking (ONLY WHILE REGISTERING), and go to front porch where Start Box located under bench. There is a drive of a few blocks to the start of the walk.
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Awards & Fees:
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A Award
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Comments:
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You will be walking through the historic district of Sykesville where Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart burned the bridge over the Patapsco River prior to the Battle at Gettysburg. Sykesville is in Carroll County. Fee for IVV credit or non-IVV is $3.00. Children 12 and under walk for free (IVV credit included) courtesy of Freestate Happy Wanderers.
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Host Club:
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Freestate Happy Wanderers
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Contact:
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Melissa Mooney (410) 428-0867
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Website:
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www.mdvolks.org/freestate/
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E-Mail Contact:
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melmoons78@gmail.com
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