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City / State:
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West Point, VA
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Event Name:
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Battle of Eltham's Landing
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Event Type:
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Seasonal Walk
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Event ID:
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94305 2013/Y0629
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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5/10 km - 1B
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Description:
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You will have to drive 2.7 miles to the start of the walk after registrating. The walk will be along shoulders of roads, including some gravel roads, at the Eltham's Landing battlefield. The A-award will be part of the Civil War battlefield series that the club is sponsoring during 2013. There is a header patch available for this series. This walk will count for the Virginia Counties program for New Kent County, as well as for the AVA Civil War Special Program.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: Medium | Wheelchairs: Medium | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: No
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Special Programs:
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Civil War Battlefields
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Start Times:
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Walk during daylight hours only.
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Location:
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Subway Sandwiches & Salads
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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, 416 - 14th Street, DRIVING DIRECTIONS: FROM HAMPTON ROADS - Follow I-64 West to Exit 227. Merge onto VA-30 N via EXIT 227 toward Barhamsville/West Point. After about 6.6 miles, turn right onto Eltham Rd/VA-30 E/VA-33 E (traffic signal). Continue to follow VA-33 E. After about 4.9 miles, the Subway is located on your right in the strip mall behind McDonalds.
FROM RICHMOND AND POINTS NORTH AND WEST: Take your favorite route to I-64 East below Richmond. At exit 220, merge onto VA-33 E toward West Point. Follow VA-33 E for approximately 8.4 miles. The Subway is located on your right in the strip mall behind McDonalds.
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Awards & Fees:
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A Award
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Comments:
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Host Club:
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Virginia Vagabonds
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Contact:
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Sam Tollett (757) 766-3065
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Website:
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No Website Listed
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E-Mail Contact:
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runsbears@gmail.com
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