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2009 Traditional Events
Walks
Goshen, NY
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Start: 1:00 P.M. thru 2:00 P.M..

Fort Montgomery, NY
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Start: 10:00 A.M. thru 1:00 P.M..

Central Valley, NY
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Start: 10:00 A.M. thru 1:00 P.M..

Nyack, NY
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Start: 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Details for Viewing
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Hudson NY
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Start: 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Finish by 4 P.M.
Details for Viewing
Details for Printing

Beacon NY
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Start: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 noon Finish by 3 P.M.
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Cold Spring NY
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Start: 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Finish by 4 P.M.
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2009 Year Round GROUP Walks
See Calender of Events
in the latest Newsletter
Newsletter Calender of Events


2009 Year Round Events
West Point
West Point, NY
January 2, 2009 through December 31, 2009
New Rules as of October, 2004
See Details
Highland Falls
West Point, NY
January 2, 2009 through December 31, 2009
New Rules as of October, 2004
See Details
Cornwall, NY
West Point, NY / Cornwall, NY
January 2, 2009 through December 31, 2009
Hyde Park
Hyde Park, NY
January 2, 2009 through December 31, 2009
Rhinebeck
Rhinebeck, NY
January 2, 2009 through December 31, 2009
New! Coming in 2010!
Fort Montgomery, NY
April 1, 2010 through Octber 31, 2010
Walk Instructions will be posted in 2010
New! Coming in 2010!
Cold Spring, NY
Jan 2, 2010 through December 31, 2010
Walk Instructions will be posted in 2010
New! Coming in Spring 2010!
Central Valley, NY
April 17, 2010 through December 31, 2010
Walk Instructions will be posted in 2010

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 ($4.00) provides for recorded credit and a "B" Award (e.g., a medal, patch, pin, magnet) at the completion of the event.

ELIGIBILITY:These events are non-competitive walks, sponsored by the Volkssport Club of West Point. They are open to everyone and are free if you do not want IVV credit. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets must be leashed and are not permitted in buildings.

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.)

REGISTRATION-YEAR-ROUND 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.)
If walking for credit or B Award, please mail a check(there are envelopes in the Start Box) to:
Volkssport Club of West Point
P.O. Box 30
West Point, NY 10996-0030
Please do not leave money in the start box

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 can earn an IVV event credit in your Event Record Book once during the period from Jan. 1 to June 30, and once more from July 1 to Dec. 31. You may receive credit in the Distance Record Book each time you complete a walk.
We will try to have IVV books, "New Walker Kits" and insert pages in the Start Box, but...you are reminded to please bring your IVV books with you.

FEES: Everyone is welcome to participate in these events.

"B" award & IVV Credit $ 5.00
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 sponsors of these events cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, accidents, or injury at any time. Every reasonable effort will be made to make these events safe and enjoyable. By virtue of registering for this event, the participant agrees to the conditions set forth herein.

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

  1. Easy walk on pavement or a well-maintained trail. Usually suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
  2. A moderately easy walk on some pavement or some woodland or open field trails. No significantly difficult hills. Possibly not suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
  3. A moderate walk in any setting with some difficult terrain, substantial hills and/or steps.
  4. A more difficult walk. Most likely settings with natural paths and steep or hilly inclines.
  5. A very difficult walk on rough terraine with steep hills and/or high altitude. Unsuitable for persons not in good health.