2021

Walk through Kings Contrivance Village and along the Patuxent Branch Trail.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

King's Contrivance

Year Round Walk

SN: 117493 - 2021 / Y0740

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Patuxent Branch Trail Truss Bridge
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when is the event

The event is closed

From Fri, Jan 1st, 2021 to Dec 31st, 2021

Start box available: Mon-Sat 6AM - 10PM; Sun 7AM-10PM. Closed Thanksgiv

Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option

where is the event

Columbia, Maryland

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

None provided

CC: Howard County

       Info

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Event comments

This trail has some segments with moderate inclines more difficult for strollers. Water and restrooms are available at McDonalds; there are no restrooms or water along the trail.

conditions for the event

Rating: 2A, Distance: 5, 10, 16km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Hard

Wheelchairs: Hard

Event information

The 10km walk is along sidewalks and pathways in the community of Huntington, with a scenic segment parallel with the Little Patuxent River on the Patuxent Branch Trail with the Historic Truss Bridge. The 16km trail continues on the Patuxent Branch Trail and circles Lake Elkhorn.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.


This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:

8600 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21046-2616. From North, South, and East - from I-95 take exit 38B, (Route 32) west to the second exit (Shaker Drive) and turn right to pass over Rt. 32. Go past two traffic lights and turn left into the King's Contrivance Village Center. From West - from I-70, take Exit 80 (Route 32) east to Columbia. Exit at Eden Brook Drive (one exit past MD Rt. 29) and turn right onto Old Columbia Road. Turn left at first traffic light, Eden Brook Drive. Continue straight at next traffic light and turn left into the King's Contrivance Village Center. Park in the vicinity of McDonald's. The start box is out on the counter on the left.

Maps phrase and directions link

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McDonald's of King's Contrivance Columbia, MD

PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.

event sponsor

Columbia Volksmarch Club (AVA-0264)

Event website: www.mdvolks.org/CVC

point of contact

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