2017
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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Year Round Walk

SN: 106039 - 2017 / Y1380

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The 5K option uses the Koppenhaver Trail.
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Pole Steeple Vista is accessed via the Appalachian Trail.
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The AT follows the Railroad Bed Road next to Mountain Creek.
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Appalachian Trail Museum is in the historic area of the park
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when is the event

The event is closed

From Sun, Jan 1st, 2017 to Dec 31st, 2017

Start box available: Dawn to Dusk

where is the event

Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:

Rutter's Store #5

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Amphitheatres

Bridges - Spanning the USA

Honoring Our Flag

Ice Cream Parlors

Lakes and Reservoirs

National Register of Historic Places

Trekking With the Trees

Underground Railroad

You'll Never Walk Alone

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

Alternate Start Location is at Private Residence at 1287 Shippensburg Road, Biglerville, PA 17307 (717) 677-6511. From US-30/Lincoln Way East from Chambersburg, turn left just past Caledonia State Park on PA Route 233/Pine Grove Rd. At the first four-way intersection, turn right on Shippensburg Rd towards Arendtsville. Go over the crest of the hill, past Loop Rd, and the residence is a log home on the left. It is across the street from the row of mail boxes at Woodview Rd.****From I-83 between Carlisle and Shippensburg, take the Newville exit and turn left on PA Rt 233. At Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Rt 233 makes a right hand turn. At the first four-way intersection, turn left on Shippensburg Rd towards Arendtsville. Go over the crest of the hill, past Loop Rd, and the residence is a log home on the left. It is across the street from the row of mail boxes at Woodview Rd.*****This event qualifies for the Pennsylvania State Parks & Forest Challenge. The "B" award is a patch that features a water lilly in bloom.*****Recommend you purchase a picnic lunch at Rutters and eat it at the park.****The trails passes the Appalachian Trail (AT) Museum - the only museum in the world dedicated to hiking. The trail also passes the General Store where AT Thru Hikers celebrating reaching the mid-point of the AT with the ice cream challenge.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1B, Distance: 5, 6, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: No

Wheelchairs: No

Event information

Rutters is open 7x24. ****** After registering at Rutter's you must drive about 16 miles to the park. ***** The trail is new for 2017 and is within Pine Grove Furnace State Park. The 0.9K Historic Area Trail is within the historical area of the park and passes the General Store, Appalachian Trail Museum, and Park Office. The 4K Koppenhaver Trail uses the Koppenhaver Trail. The 5K Campground Loop goes throught the group camping area and the family campground. The trails are not suitable for wheelchairs and strollers because of the rocks and roots. The Historic Area Trail must be done with the Koppenhaver Trail for 5K credit. It may also be done with the Campground Trail for 6K credit. The Historic Area Trail, Koppenhaver Trail, and Campground Trail must be done for 10K credit.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

6837 Lincoln Way East; Fayetteville, PA, 17222;717-401-0626*****From I-81 in Chambersburg, take Lincoln Way East/US-30 East towards Gettysburg for 6 miles. Rutters is on the left at the intersection of US-30 and PA-997 South.*****From the Square in Gettysburg, take Chambersburg St/US-30 West towards Chambersburg for 17 miles. Rutters is on the right at the intersection of US-30 and PA-997 South.

Maps phrase and directions link

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event sponsor

Keystone State Volkssport Assn. (AAA-PA)

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.