This walk starts
near the MacGill’s Common pool on Shaker Drive. The path is mostly level and shady with lots of playgrounds and benches
along the way, some ponds, and a view of the Kings Contrivance restaurant.
You will walk
for about 1 mile, and then stop at the Touché-Touchet Bakery. This is a lovely New Orleans style, dog-friendly bakery in the Atholton Shopping Center. The owners have set up
tables outdoors, water dishes for dogs, and . . . they might even bring out some treats for your dog. Then, after coffee
and treats, you can walk off the calories on the way back!An easy 2 miles, round-trip!
For those interested in
continuing on a longer walk, Lake Elkhorn is less than a mile away from the same starting point at MacGill's Common Pool.
The walk is along the very pretty Patuxent Branch Trail.
LOCATION, PARKING & MORE INFO
The Shaker Drive walk is located in Columbia, MD. Parking
is available at the MacGills Common pool, 10025 Shaker Drive, when the pool is not in use. Or park on the street
on Carlinda Ave. The path begins across from the pool.
Touché-Touchet Bakery –-has several
shaded outdoor tables year-round and more available in warm weather. Carry-out. Owners have water dishes for dogs and might
even bring out dog treats if not too busy. In the AtholtonShopping Center.
10400 Shaker Drive, Columbia. 410.997.9338
The Atholton Shopping Center also has a deli and
a few picnic tables down near the liquor store.
