2022

Visit historic Silver Spring or the eclectic village of Takoma Park or walk on the Sligo Creek multi-use trail. All have interesting sights and lots of history.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Silver Spring/Takoma Park

Seasonal Walk

SN: 120467 - 2022 / Y2031

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Silver Spring Library
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Impressive Victorian
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Montgomery College
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Takoma Park Town Hall
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when is the event

The event is closed

Starting Sun, May 1st, 2022 until Sep 30th, 2022

Start times: Dawn to Dusk

Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only

where is the event

Silver Spring, 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

Border Crossings

Mayflower - 400th Anniversary Walk

Rockin' Around the Clock

Town Halls / City Halls

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Montgomery County

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Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

The Seneca Valley Sugarloafers charges all participants over 12 a $3 fee.Special Program: Rock around the Clock on the 10k Sligo Creek, Takoma Park 6k & 10k & Silver Spring 10k. Border Crossing & Mayflower program on Takoma Park 10k. Little Free Libraries on Silver Spring 10k, Sligo Creek 6k, Takoma Park 6k & 10k, Walking with Veterans Sligo Creek 10k.

conditions for the event

Rating: 2A, Distance: 5, 6, 10, 15, 20km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Easy

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Restrooms are available in Safeway, Whole Foods & other places noted in walking instructions. Pets are not allowed in the shops or other buildings unless noted. Trails: 1. The Silver Spring trails (5k/10k) are on sidewalks through downtown Silver Spring's retail area and residential areas. 2. The Takoma Park trails (6k/10k) are on sidewalks through the south end of Silver Spring and into Historic Takoma Park. The 10km has one steep hill and includes the border crossing into DC. 3. The Sligo Creek trails (6k/10k) goes out to and along Sligo Creek Trail and then back to Downtown Silver Spring. Create additional distance by combining individual loops.

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 or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Safeway, 909 Thayer Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.

event sponsor

Seneca Valley Sugarloafers (AVA-0419)

Event website: sugarloafers.org

point of contact

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