GETTYSBURG
4 YEAR ROUND EVENTS
(Adams County)
WALK 1 91299 2012/Y0050 - 6/10 K Rated 1A
WALK 2 91298 2012/Y0047 - 5/10 K Rated 1A
WALK 3 91297 2012/Y0028 - 5/10/11/15 K Rated 1A

BIKE 91158 2012/Y1095 – 25K Rated 2A

POINT OF CONTACT

Tom Jackson (717) 677-6511.  E-mail YWRW@hotmail.com.

SPONSOR

York White Rose Wanderers, AVA-236.

SANCTIONED BY

The American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).

DATES

January 2, 2012 to December 31, 2012

START LOCATION

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

ELIGIBILITY

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.

CONDITIONS

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

AWARDS

Walks 1, 2, and 3 and Bike:  “A” Award



Bike:  IVV Credit Only

FEES

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.

IVV CREDITand SPECIAL CLASSIFICATIONS

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.

DISCLAIMER

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.

TOUR OPERATORS

Please make arrangements with POC.

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS

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".

DIRECTIONS

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.