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SPONSOR
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York White Rose Wanderers. AVA-236.
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SANCTIONED BY
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The American Volkssport Association (AVA) and the
International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).
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DATES
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January 1 - December 30, 2013
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ELIGIBILITY
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Everyone is welcome to participate. Children under 12
must be accompanied by an adult. Walk at your own pace.
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TRAIL RATINGS
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Rating is 1A.
(Previous Rating was 1+)
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TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS
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This walk follows city streets and goes through historic
and residential areas of the borough. Littlestown is one of the older towns
in Pennsylvania, dating back to 1734. It originally served as a stagecoach
stop on the road from Baltimore to Pittsburgh. More than 13,000 soldiers
spent the night in Littlestown on their way to the Battle of Hanover or the
Battle of Gettysburg. In the first week after the Battle of Gettysburg,
wounded Union soldiers were brought to Littlestown. Join us as we walk past
historic churches and buildings dating back to the early 1700's. The
borough sewer system was built as a WPA project in 1941. Clifton Earl
"Cliff" Heathcote (major league
ballplayer from 1918-1932) is buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Strollers:
Medium | Wheelchairs: Medium | Pets: Yes, on leash | Restrooms:
Yes
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AWARDS & SPECIAL EVENT
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IVV Credit Only. Baseball
Walks, Classic Movie Theaters Cinemas, Fraternal Organization, Rainbow
Color-Named Places, WPA Works Projects Administration
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RESTROOMS
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Restrooms are available at the YMCA and at Sheetz.
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REGISTRATION/FEES
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Every participant must register and carry a Start Card
while participating in the event. You may walk for free or Fee for Credit
is $3.00.
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DISCLAIMER
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The sponsor and the start locations for these events,
York White Rose Wanderers, Littlestown YMCA and Sheetz
are not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage. Every effort
will be made to make these safe and enjoyable events.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
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Julie Geyer (717) 633-7644
E-mail: jegg7644@aol.com
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START POINT
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Littlestown YMCA, 95 Keystone Street, Littlestown, PA
17340 (717) 359-9733 or (717) 359-8619.
Alternate Start Location for when the YMCA is closed: Sheetz, 35 E King St, Littlestown, PA 17340 (717)
359-4916. Sheetz is .05 miles east of the
square. Ask for the start box at the counter.
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TIME
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YMCA Hours
(what were formerly the "Summer" hours will now be followed year
round";
Mon-Thurs 5 am - 9 pm
Fri 5 am - 7 pm
Sat 7 am - 1 pm
Sun closed.
Closed major holidays: New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter, Memorial Day,
July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, and New Years
Eve.*******
Sheetz Hours (the Alternate Start
Point) is continuously open
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DIRECTIONS
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Take PA 194 or PA 97 to the square in Littlestown. Take
PA 97 South 3/10 mile to E. Lakeview Drive. Turn left on E. Lakeview for
4/10 mile to YMCA at corner of E. Lakeview and Keystone Street.*******
Alternative Start: Take PA 194 or PA 97 to the
square in Littlestown. Turn onto E KING ST/PA-194. Sheetz
is .05 miles east of the square.
After registering at Sheetz, you will drive about 1 mile to the YMCA where
the walk starts. Obviously when the YMCA is closed, there are no restrooms
at the start. There are restrooms at Sheetz.
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DOWNLOADS
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Because of legalities due to insurance we can no longer
offer start cards and walking/bike directions on the web site
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