January 2 - December 30, 2009

Lancaster West Walk

10K (6.2 miles) - Rated 1+

January 2 - June 30 • AT09/Y1117+

July 1 - December 31 • AT09/Y1117

Lancaster West Walk - This walk includes Wheatland (home of President James Buchannan), Conestoga House and the campuses of Franklin & Marshall College and the Lancaster Theological Seminary. On paved residential and college streets and sidewalks, suitable for strollers. The walk begins at the Registration Point.

West walk is a Walking Europe in the US, Authors & Literary Landmarks , Museum Walk America & Presidents Special Walking Program event.

 

Lancaster Downtown Historic Walk

11K (6.2 miles) - Rated 1+

January 2 - June 30 • AT09/Y0178+

July 1 - Decmeber 31 • AT09/Y0178

Lancaster Downtown Walk - Revisit Lancaster City on the (N)orth (E)ast & (W)est 11K walk on city sidewalks, passing schools, churches, hospitals, the renovated railroad station, several city parks, and the historic down-town area, including the County Court House, Farmers Market and the Fulton Opera House. The walk begins at the registration point.

Historic walk is Walking in Europe in the US, Courthouses, Railroad Heritage, Cemetery Stroll, Authors & Literary Landmarks and Railroad Heritage Special Walking Program event.

 

 

Location:  Lancaster, PA is located in South Central Pennsylvania in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

 

Start Location:  Volunteer Center, Lancaster Regional Medical Center (formerly St. Joseph's Hospital), 250 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA

 

Starting Times:  Daily 8:00 am to 2 PM. Finish by 5:00 PM.

 

Award:  There are CREDIT ONLY events, but there is a 4" full-color Event Patch, which may be purchased by all participants.

 

Fees:  IVV Credit Only - $3.00. Event Patch - $4.00. You may participate in all events FREE.

 

Procedures:  There is no pre-registration. Register on the day you wish to walk at the Registration Point. Enter the hospital from Walnut Street. Immediately turn right and then right again into the Volunteer Center. 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. IVV Event and Distance Books may be purchased.

 

Disclaimer:  Neither the sponsor (Penn Dutch Pacers Volksmarch Club, Inc.) nor the city of Lancaster, nor Lancaster regional Medical Center 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.

 

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 vegetation along the route is forbidden. Local law requires that all pets are leashed and must be cleaned-up after. Pets are not permitted on the campus of Franklin & Marshall College. See trail brochure for an alternate route.

 

Additional Information:  Bob Gast - (717) 209-0656 or e-mail rmgast@comcast.net or write to Penn Dutch Pacers Volksmarch Club Inc., PO Box 7445, Lancaster PA  17604-7445

Directions

 

From Baltimore and South:  I-83 North to Exit 9 (York). Take US-30 East to the Harrisburg Pike Exit. Turn right at the top of the ramp and proceed into Lancaster on Harrisburg Avenue. At the 9th traffic light after exiting US-30, turn right onto College Avenue, passing Franklin & Marshall College to the second traffic light. Three hour parking is permitted on streets surrounding the hospital.

 

From Harrisburg and North:  PA-283 East to US-30 just to the west of Lancaster. Follow US-30 West to the Harrisburg Pike Exit, turn left at the top of the ramp and follow directions above.

 

From Philadelphia and the Northeast:  PA Turnpike West to Exit 21 (Reading/Lancaster). Follow US-30 West to the Harrisburg Pike exit, turn left at the top of the ramp and follow directions above.

 

From the Southeast: Take US-30 West around Lancaster to the Harrisburg Pike exit, turn left at the top of the ramp and follow directions above.

 

 

 

 

 

Further Information

 

 

 

Additional Information:

 

Bob Gast 717-209-0656 or e-mail rmgast@comcast.net

 

 

 

Write to: Penn Dutch Pacers Volksmarch Club, Inc.

PO Box 7445

Lancaster, PA 17604-7445

 

 

 

 

 

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