January 2 - December 30, 2009

10K (6.2 miles)  Rated 2+  • AT09/Y0174

This event qualifies as a Revolutionary War, Authors and Literary Landmarks, Railroad Heritage, Native American Culture, Artistic Heritage, Firehouses, Museum Walk America, Veterans Memorials and Cemetery Stroll Specail Walking Program event.

Location:  Ephrata is located in South Central Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

The Walk:  Nestled amid the rolling hills of agriculturally rich northern Lancaster County, downtown Ephrata is a quaint blend of old and new. Cars, busses and horse and buggies share a wide Main Street that has been 20th Century 'streetscaped’ with brick sidesalks, old fashioned lamp posts and benches for the "tired and weary". Buildings dating back a hundred years and more are filled with rustic shops and cafes.

Start Point:  Hampton Inn and Suites, 390 E Main St (Route 322 :: corner of Spring Garden and E Main St), Ephrata PA 17522 (717) 733-0661

Dates and Times:  Events are open daily from dawn to dusk.

Procedures: Register on the day you wish to walk at the Start Point. Ask for the Volksmarch Box. Start Cards, maps and written directions are in the box. The Start Card must be turned in at the finish.

Award:  This is a CREDIT ONLY event.

Fees:  IVV Credit Only - $3.00. You may participate in this event FREE.

General Information: Water and restrooms are available at the Start Point. Other refreshments may be available at public establishments along the route. We recommend that you carry water. Littering and picking the vegetation along the route is forbidden. Local law requires that all pets are leashed and must be cleaned-up after. There is a lack of curb cuts.

Disclaimer:  Neither the sponsor (Penn Dutch Pacers Volksmarch Club Inc.), the County of Lancaster, nor the Borough of Ephrata are liable for accidents, theft or material damage. Every reasonable effort will be made by the sponsors to make this a safe, enjoyable and memorable event.

Additional Information:  If you have any questions or need more information, call Nelson Gladfelter at (717) 733-4464; e-mail rmgast@comcast.net or write the Penn Dutch Pacers Volksmarch Club, Inc., PO Box 7445, Lancaster PA  17604-7445.

Directions

From Lancaster:  Take Route 222 north 14 miles to Ephrata exit (Route 322). Turn left toward Ephrata, at the top of the hill turn right onto Spring Garden and into the Hampton Inn parking lot.

From the Northwest:  Follow route 322 through Hershey to Ephrata. Proceed up the hill and turn left onto Spring Garden and into the Hampton Inn parking lot.

From the East or PA Turnpike:  Exit at Denver-Reading Interchange, Take Route 222 south, exit at Ephrata (Route 222). Turn right toward Ephrata, right onto Spring Garden and into the Hampton Inn parking lot.