GETTYSBURG
4 YEAR ROUND EVENTS
(Adams County)
WALK 1 93908 2013/Y0050 - 6/10 K Rated 1A
WALK 2 93907 2013/Y0047 – 5/6/11 K Rated 1B
WALK 3 93886 2013/Y0028 - 5/10/15 K Rated 1A

BATTLEFIELD BIKE 93877 2013/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, 2013 to December 31, 2013

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, 3 and Bike:  “A” Award. 

Walk 2:  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, Civil War Battlefields, Classic Movie Theaters Cinemas, Diners, Fraternal Organization, Murals, Rainbow Color-Named Places.

Walk 2 qualifies as Civil War Battlefields, Fraternal Organization, Rainbow Color-Named Places

Walk 3 qualifies as Bakeries Family Owned, Civil War Battlefields, Fraternal Organization, Murals, Rainbow Color-Named Places.

Battlefield Bike qualifies as Bakeries Family Owned, Civil War Battlefields, Murals, Rainbow Color-Named Places

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 New Trail for 2013.***** This trail features the Lincoln Highway in Gettysburg and areas of the the battlefield on July 1, 1863 when the Union First Corps under John Reynolds/Abner Doubleday fought Confederates from A.P. Hill's corps. The 10K trail also goes around Gettysburg College and parts of town where the Union 11th Corps was being pursued by Jubal Early's Division. ***** The trail passes a monument to the 26th Pennsylvania Emergency Militia who skirmished with Confederates on June 26, 1863, on their way to York. ***** The 10K trail passes Kirchoff Field, the baseball field for Gettysburg College. The trail is mostly on paved park roads and city sidewalks.  ***** This event qualifies for the KSVA Lincoln Highway Program.

Walk 2  New trail for 2013. ***** If you are visiting Gettysburg and only have time to do one walk, this is the one we recommend. ***** Pets are not allowed inside the Gettysburg National Cemetery but you can do a detour and avoid the cemetery. ***** After registering you must drive approximately 2 miles to the walk start point at the National Cemetery Parking Area. ***** The 6K trail goes to the Gettysburg National Cemetery, East Cemetery Hill, Culp's Hill, Spangler Spring, and the National Park Visitor's Center. The 5K trail goes to the National Cemetery Annex, the National Cemetery, and t he center of the Union Line where Pickett's Charge was stopped. ***** The trail is primarily paved park roads and city sidewalks. Both trails have a short section on grass which can be avoided by anyone with a stroller or wheel chair.***** There are no restrooms at the parking area; however, both trails will pass the restrooms in the National Cemetery within 1 K of starting. ***** This walk qualifies for the KSVA Lincoln Highway Program.

Walk 3 After registering for the 5/10 km walk, you must drive approximately 2 miles to the walk start point at the National Cemetery Parking Lot. There are no restrooms at the start but restrooms will be passed about 1 km into the walk. ***** The 15 km walk starts at the YWCA. This trail goes to the Visitor's Center, the High Water Mark (site of Pickett's Charge), the National Cemetery, and East Cemetery Hill. 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.  New trail for 2013. ***** 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.

NOTE:***** The National Park Service has scheduled activities commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg for July 1-3, 2013. The battle reenactment is scheduled for July 4-7. Lodging in Gettysburg will be very expensive and scarce during these dates.

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.