Germantown/Little Seneca Creek Walk
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GERMANTOWN/LITTLE SENECA CREEK
10 km (6.2 miles) AVA trail rating 2A
6 km (3.72 miles) AVA trail rating 1A
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Saturday – May 2, 2026Credit only event #131766
Sponsor: Seneca Valley Sugarloafers Volksmarch Club, Inc. (AVA 419), a member of the Maryland Volkssport Association.
Sanction by: The Maryland Volkssport Association and The American Volkssport Association, a member of the International Volkssport Verband, to promote leisure sports in the interest of family health, recreation, fun, and companionship.
Start/Finish: IHOP, 20009 Century Boulevard, Germantown, Maryland 20874. Park in the parking lot at the IHOP.
Start Time: Registration 8-11:00 am; finish by 2 pm.
Trails: Walk is on sidewalks and asphalt trails with no significant hills.
The 6k loop leaves Germantown - named after a merchant of German origin. It then meanders around 18-acre Lake Churchill with its shade trees and abundant waterfowl before returning to the vibrant small downtown of Germantown with its plentiful and bountiful restaurants. The 10k loop leaves Germantown for a stroll next to the scenic 505 acre Little Seneca Lake that is part of the stunning Black Hill Regional Park before returning to downtown Germantown.
AVA Special Programs: Both Trails – Walking the United States, Walking the USA A-Z, Par for the Course, Step to the Beat
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Event Information: For more in
Event Information: For more information about this event, please contact:
Mike Cannon 301-540-0466 gamesterz@aol.com
Conditions: Restrooms and water are available at the start point. Trail instructions will be available. Pets may be taken on the trail, but they must be leashed. You must clean up after your pet. This walk will be held, unless conditions cause the sponsor to close the trail for safety reasons. If in doubt, call Mike Cannon at 301-540-0466.
Eligibility: We welcome everyone to walk with us. All participants must register and sign a waiver of liability. Each participant must carry a start card throughout the walk. Please turn the card in at the end of your walk so we know that you are safely off the trail. An adult must accompany children under 12 throughout the entire walk. Parents of minor children must sign a waiver of liability for the children.
Disclaimer: The Seneca Valley Sugarloafers Volksmarch Club, Inc.shall not be liable for accidents, theft, or material damage. Every reasonable effort will be made to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event.
Membership: Membership in the Sugarloafers Volksmarch Club is open to everyone interested in walking for fitness, fun, and fellowship.
Membership contact: membership@sugarloafers.org
Volksmarch Info: [www.sugarloafers.org](https://d.docs.live.net/12b137cc8604184f/New%20Sugarloafer%20files/Westminster%20Breakfast%20Walk%20Apr%204%202020/www.sugarloafers.org); [www.ava.org](https://d.docs.live.net/12b137cc8604184f/New%20Sugarloafer%20files/Westminster%20Breakfast%20Walk%20Apr%204%202020/www.ava.org); [www.mdvolks.org](https://d.docs.live.net/12b137cc8604184f/New%20Sugarloafer%20files/Westminster%20Breakfast%20Walk%20Apr%204%202020/www.mdvolks.org)
Fees/Awards: New Club Policy: ALL Walkers over 12 years pay $4.00
Children under 12 may earn IVV credit for no charge at all events sponsored by the Seneca Valley Sugarloafers. Record books will be available for sale.
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT
Coordinates: 39.183941,-77.260054
FROM I-270 GOING NORTH: Merge onto MD-118S/Germantown Rd. via Exit 15B. *At first light turn right onto Aircraft Dr. Take 1st right onto Century Blvd. Turn right into IHOP parking lot.
FROM I-270 GOING SOUTH; Take exit 15B-A. Merge onto MD 118S/Germantown Rd. Continue from * above.