2021

A rapidly growing community with an historic district at its center

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Main Street Community

Year Round Walk

SN: 117184 - 2021 / Y1359

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Watkins Park
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Repurposed railroad bed
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Old apolthecary - now a museum
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when is the event

The event is closed

From Sat, Jan 2nd, 2021 to Dec 31st, 2021

Start box available: daylight hours only

where is the event

Mt Airy, Maryland

The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:

McDonalds Restaurant1706 Ridgeside Dr, Mt Airy, MD 21771

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

Little Free Libraries

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Frederick County

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Event comments

Fee for IVV credit or non-IVV credit $3. Children 12 and under walk free.(IVV credit included) courtesy of Freestate Happy Wanderers. Be sure to bring your own water.

conditions for the event

Rating: 2A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: No

Event information

Trail is on sidewalks, pathways and roadsides in town of Mount Airy. Main Street, Mount Airy is a NRHP National Historic District featuring the development of transportation from the time of the National Road, the B & O Railroad 1838 to present time. One side of Main Street is in Frederick County (W) and the other Carroll County (E).

Awards: 'A' Award available

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

1706 Ridgeside Dr, Mt Airy MD 21771, 301-829-5718. Take I-70, Exit 68 to Mt. Airy. From E: exit becomes Main St. Go through light at end of exit ramp crossing Ridge Rd (MD-27), next right is Ridgeside Dr. From W: Stay left on exit ramp to Mt Airy. Left at light at end of exit ramp to Ridge Rd (MD-27). Left at next light to Main, 1 block, next right on Ridgeside to McDonalds. From I-270: take Father Hurley Blvd, Exit 16A to MD27/Damascus. Father Hurley becomes Ridge Rd(MD-27) crosses MD-355 Rockville Pike. Mount Airy is approx. 12 miles N of I-270. Go under I-70 overpass, turn left at next light onto Main for 1 block, take right on Ridgeside. Start point is open 24 hours. Please walk only during daylight hours.

Maps phrase and directions link

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McDonalds Restaurant1706 Ridgeside Dr, Mt Airy, MD 21771

event sponsor

Freestate Happy Wanderers (AVA-0190)

Event website: www.mdvolks.org/freestate/

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.