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Enjoy the best of downtown Austin, both old and new. See historic buildings on Congress Avenue and view the scenic State Capitol grounds. 11k route also includes the University of Texas campus.
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Capital
Year Round Walk
SN: 117762 - 2021 / Y0068
The event is closed
From Fri, Jan 1st, 2021 to Dec 31st, 2021
Start box available: 24/7
Austin, Texas
The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
507 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
| Special programs Mayflower - 400th Anniversary Walk Rockin' Around the Clock Walking the United States - Capitals Walking with America's Veterans CC: Travis County |
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Event comments
This walk was modified in 2019 and has added new interesting features. The Capital will be visited on both 11km and 6km routes. Pets are not allowed in Capitol buildings. Wheelchairs/strollers welcomed, but care must be taken by all walkers along narrow sections of the Shoal Creek Trail.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 6, 11km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
Walk goes across the Colorado River (also called Lady Bird Lake) bridge with grand views of downtown Austin. You walk up Congress Ave. to the State Capital Complex (going through the Capitol Building when open). The 11k route continues into the University of Texas campus along the pedestrian only Speedway, then into West Campus and Judges Hill Neighborhood. The return route is along newly completed Shoal Creek Trail to our modern Central Library. Open daily.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start box
507 S 1st, 78704. N/S I-35, Exit-233/Town Lake/Riverside, go W on Riverside 1.1 miles. Cross Congress to LEFT turn lane. Turn LEFT to Barton Springs Rd. Go LEFT to S 1st. First driveway on LEFT is entrance to hotel. Parking at hotel with permit from registration desk (FREE to volksmarchers). Ask for walk box at registration desk.
Maps phrase and directions link
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507 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704 |
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Colorado River Walkers (AVA-0077)
Event website: www.coloradoriverwalkers.org
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