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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, 2013 to December 31, 2013
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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, 3 and Bike: “A” Award.
Walk 2: 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, 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
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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 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.
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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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