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Event comments

POINTS-OF-INTEREST - Kinder Farm Park is named for the German immigrant family�s farm where they produced fruits and vegetables to be sold in the area. The KFP Visitors Center has displays of items from early farm life in Anne Arundel County. The Kinder Farm House and Tobacco Barn Museum is open for self guided tours. Antique tractors and a working sawmill are also in the farm complex area. The 4-H livestock club is responsible for the farm animals you see as you walk the event. Take some time and enjoy the farm tours. Several modern playgrounds for kids of all ages are located in the park.

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 5, 10km

Event information

The Freestate Happy Wanderers in cooperation with Kinder Farm Park and Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreations -START/FINISH: River Birch Pavilion - Kinder Farm Park 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville, Maryland 21108 TIMES: Start anytime between 8:30 AM � 12 NOON and finish by 3 PM. DISTANCE: 5-Km (3.1 miles) & 10-Km (6.2 miles) rated 1B TRAIL RATING: The trails will be primarily on paved and natural surface paths in Kinder Farm Park and on sidewalks and streets in the surrounding community. The terrain is mostly level with several moderate hills. Due to the COVID-19 environment the Start/Finish area will be set-up to conform to the State of Maryland and Anne Arundel County Rules and Restrictions that are in place at the time of the walk event. Walkers will be required to wear protect face masks and maintain social distance at all times. Correct change or checks appreciated.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

Driving to the start

DIRECTIONS: From I-95, take Rt. 32 East to Rt. 3/I-97. Exit onto I-97 North, toward Baltimore. Take Exit 10 (Veterans Hwy., Benfield Rd., Severna Park). At the first traffic signal, turn LEFT on Veterans Hwy. to Benfield Road. Turn RIGHT on Benfield Rd. and continue for 2 miles to Jumpers Hole Road. Turn LEFT on Jumpers Hole Road and continue for 1.5 miles to Kinder Farm Park entrance on the LEFT. Turn LEFT on Kinder Farm Park Rd. and follow signs to parking. Walk starts at River Birch Pavilion. Or From I-95, take Rt. 100 East to Exit 16A (Route 2, Ritchie Hwy). Exit and follow Route 2 for .6 mile to first traffic signal. Turn RIGHT on Jumpers Hole Road and follow for 1.3 miles to Kinder Farm Park entrance on the RIGHT. Turn RIGHT on Kinder Farm Park Road and follow signs to parking. INFORMATION: Contact Bill Hassell, 410-533-5805, or email wahasse1798@verizon.net NO PARKING FEES TODAY FEES ARE WAVIED FOR VOLKSMARCH JUST MENTION VOLKSMARCH OR WALK EVENT AT PARK MAIN ENTERANCE BOOTH ******** Walk fee $3.00 for all participants. The walk is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to participate. Children under 12 are free, including IVV credit, courtesy of FHW, and must be accompanied by an adult throughout the entire walk.

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Freestate Happy Wanderers (AVA-0190)

Event website: www.mdvolks.org/freestate/

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