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City / State:
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Smithfield, VA
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Event Name:
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Event Type:
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Year Round Walk
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Event ID:
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94316 2013/Y1168
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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05/11KM - 1B
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Description:
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Daylight hours, 7 days per week. Trail is through historic neighborhoods in the town of Smithfield. The route includes the Windsor Castle Trail, Pagan River, and the Corporate Headquarters of Smithfield Foods.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: Medium | Wheelchairs: Medium | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Programs:
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This event doesn't have any special Programs assigned.
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Start Times:
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Location:
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Smithfield Station
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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Smithfield Station is located on 415 South Church Street (Business 10) Phone 757-357- 7700. From Maryland, Washington, DC and Richmond: Take I-95 south to State Route 10. Take Route 10 east through Hopewell (approximately 7 miles), and continue on Route 10 another 55 miles, through the Town of Surry to the Route 10 Bypass around Smithfield. Take the bypass around the town, until you see the elevated water tank. Turn left on Business 10, at the stoplight. Follow Business 10 approximately 2 miles. The Smithfield Station will be on the right, just after crossing the Cypress Creek Bridge. Park on either side of Business 10. From Southside Hampton Roads (Norfolk, Chesapeake, etc.): Take Route 17 west from Portsmouth towards the James River Bridge (follow the yellow and green targets from I-64), going past I-664. Travel about 10 miles and turn left towards Smithfield, at the stoplight at the intersection with U.S. Route 258/State Route 32. Turn right at the intersection with Route 10 (about 2.5 miles). Follow Route 10 west to the intersection with Business 10 (at the elevated water tank). Turn right, and follow the directions as above. From the Peninsula: Take the James River Bridge (Route 17) south from Newport News. Follow Route 17 to intersection with Routes 258/32. Turn right, and follow the directions for "From Southside…” above. Ask the attendant at the front desk for the Walk Box.
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Awards & Fees:
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B Award
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Comments:
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Host Club:
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Gator Volksmarsch Club
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Contact:
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William Lowell (757) 357-5355
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Website:
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www.ava.org/clubs/gators/SmithfieldYRE.htm
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E-Mail Contact:
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wlowell@mindspring.com
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