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Connecticut Valley Volkssport Club

Upcoming Events


2012 Traditional Events and Group Walks
Walk
January 2012
No scheduled Walk/Group Walk		 February 2012
No scheduled Walk/Group Walk
Mystic YRE Group Walk
Saturday, March 10, 2012
9:00 a.m.		 Hartford YRE Group Walk (Park Route)
Staurday, April 14, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Hartford YRE Group Walk(River Walk)
Saturday, May 19, 2012
9:00 a.m.		 Farmington-Nature YRE Group Walk
Staurday, June 9, 2012
9:00 a.m.
July 2012
No scheduled Walk/Group Walk		 August 2012
No scheduled Walk/Group Walk
Wallingford Traditional Walk
Saturday, September 8, 2012
9:00 a.m.		 Portland YRE Group Walk
Saturday, October 13, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Middletown YRE Group Walk
Saturday, November 10, 2012
9:00 a.m.		 Wethersfield YRE Group Walk
Saturday, December 8, 2012
9:00 a.m.



General Walk Information


The walks are typically 10 km (6.2 mi.) and may include historic sites, downtown areas, woodland trails, parks and other points of interest. Our club does not charge a fee to participate. For those interested, a small fee (up to $6.00) provides for recorded credit and an award (e.g., a medal, patch, pin, magnet) at the completion of the event.

REGISTRATION-GROUP WALK: Register for a walk by following the instructions in the "walk box" at the walk Start Point. All participants must: fill out the log book, sign the liability waiver and carry a walk card. (walk cards must be returned at the completion of the walk.)

REGISTRATION-TRADITIONAL WALK: Register for a walk at the walk Start Point. All participants must: sign the liability waiver and carry a walk card. (walk cards must be returned at the completion of the walk.)

IVV CREDIT: The walks described in this brochure count toward the acquisition of IVV (Internationaler Volkssport Verband) achievement awards. IVV credit books can be purchased at weekend group walks and traditional events. You must present an IVV Record Book and completed Start Card for credit. As of 2012, you can walk seasonal and year-round walks for event credit as often as wish, stamping your books each time.

FEES: Everyone is welcome to participate in these events.

"A" award & IVV Credit $6.00
"B" award & IVV Credit $4.00
IVV Credit $3.00
Just Walk Free

You may walk the trail for credit a second time on the same day at no atdditional charge.

DISCLAIMER: The event sponsors are not liable for accidents, thefts and/or material damage. Every effort will be made by the sponsors to make these events safe and enjoyable.

TRAIL RATINGS: The walk descriptions on this page refer to the following AVA trail rating system:

Part 1 - Incline Part 2 - Terrain
  1. Very small hills or very little stair climbing. Probably suitable for strollers/wheelchairs. Elevation gain from starting point: up to 500’.
  2. Some moderate hills and stair climbing. Probably suitable for strollers, perhaps not for wheelchairs. Elevation gain from starting point: 500-1500’.
  3. Some significant hill or stair climbing. Not suitable for strollers/wheelchairs. Elevation gain from starting point: 1500-2500’.
  4. Lots of significant hills or stair climbing. Elevation gain from starting point: 2500-3500’.
  5. Many steep hills. Elevation gain from starting point: more than 3500’.
  1. Almost entirely on pavement. Probably suitable for strollers/wheelchairs.
  2. A significant part of route is on well-groomed trails with very few obstacles. Probably suitable for strollers, perhaps not wheelchairs.
  3. A significant part of route is on somewhat difficult terrain (rocky/rooted paths or soft sand). Not suitable for strollers/wheelchairs.
  4. The majority of route is on very difficult terrain.