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POINT OF CONTACT
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Tom
Jackson (717) 677-6511. E-mail YWRW@hotmail.com.
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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), a member of the International
Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).
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DATES
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January
2, 2012 to December 31, 2012
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START LOCATION
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YWCA
of Gettysburg and Adams County, 909 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, PA
17325. (717-334-9171) Limited food and drink available. Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 6:00AM-10PM Sat. 8:00AM-5:00PM Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM. During
the months of July, Aug & Sept, call to verify Sunday hours.
Holidays-Closed
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ELIGIBILITY
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These
events are open to the public. All are welcome to participate. Everyone
must register and sign the insurance waiver at the start, fill out and
carry a start card and turn it in upon completing the walk. Children 12 and
under must be accompanied by an adult.
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CONDITIONS
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Always
check weather conditions before starting on the trails, there is not much
cover. Walkers should carry water during hot weather. Walking Trails: Strollers:
medium | Wheelchairs: hard | Pets: Yes | Restrooms:
Yes. Pets are allowed, except in the
National Cemetery and public buildings, but must be on a leash. Please
clean up after your pet. Littering along the trails is prohibited. All
walks must be completed during daylight hours. Bike Trail: Strollers: None | Wheelchairs:
None | Pets: No | Restrooms: Yes
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AWARDS
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Walks 1, 2, and 3 and Bike: “A” Award
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Bike: IVV Credit Only
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FEES
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There
is no charge to participate without receiving IVV credit. The fee for IVV
credit is $3.00 per event. The cost for credit and the award is $7.00.
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IVV CREDITand SPECIAL CLASSIFICATIONS
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For
each event, you may receive two stamps in your IVV Event book per year, one
for each half year. There is no limit to the IVV distance credit that may
be earned per year.
Walk 1 qualifies as Bakeries Family
Owned, Baseball Walks, Diners, Hooray for Hollywood, Murals.
Walk
2 qualifies as Baseball Walks, Hooray for Hollywood.
Walk
3 qualifies as Bakeries Family Owned, Hooray for Hollywood, Murals.
Bike
qualifies as Hooray for Hollywood.
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DISCLAIMER
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The
sponsors and the start location 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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TOUR OPERATORS
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Please
make arrangements with POC.
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TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS
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Walk 1 This trail takes in the area of most of the
fighting on the first day of the battle . This
includes Seminary Ridge, the Railroad Cut, Oak Ridge with the Peace Light,
as well as the college campus, and the North and West areas of Gettysburg.
Trail passes a historical marker for "Gettysburg Eddie" Plank. a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. The trail is
mostly on paved park roads and city sidewalks with a short distance of road
shoulders and gravel path. This
event was formerly rated as a "1". ***** This event qualifies for
the KSVA Lincoln Highway Program.
 Walk 2 You must drive 2.2 miles from the start point to the
Visitors Center to start this walk. There are restrooms at the Visitor's
Center. This trail takes in much of the areas of fighting on the second day
of the battle. This walk includes the National Cemetery, site of Lincoln's
Gettysburg Address, the Jennie Wade House, Clup's
Hill, Spangler's Spring, and the South and East areas of Gettysburg. The
trail is on macadam paths, paved park roads and city sidewalks. Pets cannot enter the National Cemetery. This event was formerly rated a
"2". The route passes the former site of a car dealership owned
by "Gettysburg Eddie" Plank, a member of the Baseball Hall of
Fame. ***** This walk qualifies for the KSVA Lincoln Highway Program.
Walk 3 After registering for the 5/10/11 km walk, you
must drive approximately 2 miles to the walk start point. There are
restrooms at the start at the Visitor's Center. 15 km starts at the YWCA. This trail takes in most of the area of
fighting on the third day of the battle, but also includes areas of
fighting on the second day. Included in the walk are the Peach Orchard,
Wheatfield, Devil's Den, Little Round Top, and the Angle at the High Water
Mark, site of Picketts's Charge The trail is
entirely on paved paths and park roads. The 15k option includes some of the
10k trail plus the Confederate line on Seminary Ridge, the National
Cemetery, site of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and the South and West areas
of Gettysburg. The trail is on paved park roads, road shoulders, and city
sidewalks. Pets cannot enter the National Cemetery. This event was formerly rated as a
"2". Only the 15K option qualifies for the Special Programs
identified. ***** The 15K option qualifies for the KSVA Lincoln Highway
Program.
Bike 25K This trail starts at the YWCA. It
is a figure 8 on paved roads around and through the Battlefield and Gettysburg.
The Gettysburg Battlefield is
dominated by hills (Seminary Ridge, Culp's Hill, Little Round Top, etc) and
the bike route goes up the hills. The route covers most of the major parts
of the battlefield and bicycling is an excellent way to tour the
battlefield. You will be bicycling with vehicular traffic. Helmets must be
worn. ***** This event qualifies for the KSVA Lincoln Highway Program. *****
This bike event was formerly rated a "2".
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DIRECTIONS
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Take your
favorite road to the square in Gettysburg, PA
(US15 and Business US15, US30, PA116, PA34, or PA97) From the square go
south on Baltimore St. (Bus US15 south, PA116
west) 1 block to Middle St. Turn right on Middle St. (PA116 west) and drive
7/10 mile through the traffic signals at Washington St.,
Franklin St., West St., and Confederate Ave./Seminary
Ridge. The YWCA East driveway and sign is 1/10 mile past Confederate Ave.
on the right. After registering you
must drive approximately 2 miles to the walk start point.
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