Middletown YRE
10 km (6.2 mi.)
January 2 - December 31, 2008
NE07-79088/Y0624
AVA SPECIAL PROGRAM CLASSIFICATION(S):
- Riverwalk America
- College Campus
- Walking Europe in the U.S.
- Courthouses in the USA
- Cemetery Stroll
A AWARDS: award is a silver-threaded 2 ˝” x 4 ˝” patch of the 60-year old O’Rourke’s Diner in Middletown, currently being rebuilt after a fire in 2006.
FEES:Everyone is welcome to participate in this event.
- "A" award & IVV Credit N/A
- "A" award & IVV Credit $6.00
- IVV Credit $3.00
- Just walk free
TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS: The 10 km trail goes to the Middletown side of the river, including the Wesleyan University campus, which extends the trail to 20 km. The walk crosses the Arrigoni Bridge, which spans the Connecticut River between Portland and Middletown. At 3,428’ this is the longest bridge in Connecticut. Built in 1938, it won first prize in the AISC large bridge category. (There is only one event credit available, with or without the 20 km option.)
http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/
TRAIL RATING: 1, suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.
START POINT LOCATION & HOURS: DUNKIN' DONUTS, 152 Main St., Portland. Tel.: (860) 342-1490. Hours: daily, dawn to dusk. Water and snacks available.
DIRECTIONS:
- From I-91 North or South: take Rte. 9 south to Middletown. Turn right at the light under the bridge that crosses the river. Cross the bridge to Portland. Dunkin' Donuts will be on your immediate left after crossing the bridge.
- Map
PARKING: parking lot adjacent to shop
PETS: Must be leashed!
CONTACT: Bob McDougall, (860) 342-3062 cvvc@snet.net