June
Upton WY Walk


Railroad Heritage Program
Strolling Cemetery Program
A-Z Program "U"
Walking Europe in the USA

SPONSORED BY

Black Hills Volkssport Association

SANCTION NUMBER

START POINT

Old Town

START/FINISH TIMES

Start: 9am - 2am
Finish by  5pm

TRAIL RATING

1+

DISTANCE

5K/10K

FEES

$3 - Credit Only
$2 - Registered Walker

TRAIL DESCRIPTION

This walk qualifies for the Railroad Heritage Program and the Strolling Cemetery Program and is a "U" for the A-Z Program.  Walk from west end of "Old Town" thru the historic district of Upton, to the east end cemetery and back along paved and unpaved roads.

EVENT INFORMATION

Held in conjunction with Upton's Old Town Day celebration. "Old Town" is a collection of old west buildings preserved and brought together in one place...a perfect setting for an old time community social. All day fun with music, games, square dancing, ice cream social, pie auction, black powder gun demonstration, folks in period clothing, sandwiches for lunch and a pig roast at 5 PM!

DIRECTIONS

Old Town is located on the west edge of Upton.  Upton, WY is located on US Hwy 16 between Newcastle & Moorcroft WY.

NEED A MAP
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WEATHER INFORMATION

Visit the Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes web site for South Dakota area maps  Click on "maps" found in the lower left hand corner of the home page or BH Maps on the right hand side of the web site home page.  Weather information found below "maps".

DISCLAIMER

The sponsors are not liable for accidents, thefts and/or material damage.  Every effort will be made to make these events safe, enjoyable and memorable.  The event will take place regardless of weather conditions, please dress accordingly.  No refunds will be given.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.  All participants will be required to sign liability disclaimer.

IVV RECORD BOOKS

Event and distance books will be available for purchase for $5.00 each at the Start/Finish.  This event counts towards the acquisition of IVV achievement awards.

WATER

Carrying water is recommended.

FOOD

At social events

PETS

Yes, leashed

RESTROOMS

Yes

CONTACT PERSON

 

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