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Program runs
from June 1 to August 3

Nature

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: 0.12 miles

Restrooms: Yes

Stroller Friendly: Yes

Wheelchair Friendly: Yes

Playground: Yes

Dog Friendly: No

Location: Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park

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  1. Start at the signage in front of the monument.
  2. Veer left, passing Stony Batter signage on the right.
  3. Walk past “James Buchanan: The Early Years” signage on the right and curve around to the right, walking toward the next sign.
  4. Continue past “A Quest for Honor” signage on the right.
  5. You will see a sidewalk ahead. Turn left.
  6. Follow the sidewalk around the monument.
  7. The post is at a tree on your left.
  8. Turn left onto the gravel trail and retrace your steps back to the parking area.

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