Columbia, SC - 10km Walk (2010/YR598)
Open Jan 1 - Dec 31
AVA Special Events: American Authors & Literary Landmarks, America's Gardens, Artistic Heritage, Cemetery Stroll, Walking Courthouses in the USA, Historic Churches, Museum Walk America, Railroad Heritage, State Capital, US Presidents, Veterans Memorial, and (Liberty Bell after 7/4/09)
Awards: A Award, Rating: 1+, Strollers: Medium, Wheelchair: Medium, Pet: Yes, Restrooms: Yes
Sponsoring Club: AVA-0046, The Asheville Amblers
Point of Contact: Pat Mahaney, 803-783-3781
3976 Leesburg Rd., Lot 7 Hopkins, SC 29061
E-mail: wandererpa@aol.com
Start Point: Columbia Visitors Center, 800-264-4884, 1101 Lincoln Street. From I-26 to downtown Columbia to SC 48 (Assembly St). Right on Assembly and go 9 blocks to Senate St. Turn right on Senate and go 2 blocks to Lincoln. Turn left on Lincoln.
From I-20 & I-77, take SC 277 exit toward Columbia (Northeastern FRWY which becomes Bull Street) to Elmwood Ave. Right on Elmwood to Assembly (3rd light). Left on Assembly and follow directions above to Lincoln.
Parking: On the right at end of building. Enter door at end and ride escalator to next floor and walk to opposite end of building where Visitor Center is on the left. This door is only open during week day hours. Other time, go through the side doors at the other end of the building (where the glass windows are) and turn right.
Alternate Start Point: Rodeway Inn, 803-779-7790, 1301 Main Street. MAP AND START CARDS ONLY. Volkssporter's rates available. From I-26, same directions as above except take left at Lady Street. Hotel will be on left after crossing Main Street. From I-20 & I-77, same directions as above except go two blocks on Lady Street and hotel will be on right just before Main Street. Daily, dawn to dusk.
Event Info: M-F (8am-6pm), Sat (10am-4pm), Sundays (1pm-5pm). Closed New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. May close early on days near holidays. Always call The Visitor Center ahead of trip (800-264-4884) if in doubt. Trail rated 1+, difficult for strollers, not suitable for wheelchairs. Walk goes through USC campus, around State House, past historic homes, Governor's mansion, gardens and a city park with waterfall and lake
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