2020

The start point has reduced operating hours until Jan 4. One 5K features hte National Cemetery and southern part of town. The second 5K features the Highwater Mark area and the NPS Visitor Center.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Walk #2

Year Round Walk

SN: 114312 - 2020 / Y0047

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General Dwight D Eisenhower near National Cemetery exit.
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14 pounder James Rifle and 1st Conn Light Arty Monument.
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Plaque honoring the WWI dead from Adams County.
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when is the event

The event is closed

From Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 to Dec 31st, 2020

Start box available: See comments

where is the event

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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

Gettysburg YWCA

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Ice Cream Parlors

Little Free Libraries

Rockin' Around the Clock

Underground Railroad

       Info

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

Event comments

If you are visiting Gettysburg and only have time to do one of the three YREs, 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****The "A" Award is a 4" patch featuring the 1st Minnesota Monument which is on the 5K Battlefield Trail.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Easy

Wheelchairs: Easy

Event information

Update as of December 14: The Gettysburg YWCA hosts the start box for the three Volkswalks, a Volksswim, and a Volksbike sponsored by the York White Rose Wanderers. The gym and swimming pool at the YWCA are closed until January 4. The YWCA is still open for childcare so you can access the start box when Child Care is open. This is from 6:30 am ? 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday. They will probably close early on Dec 24 and 31. Since the swimming pool is closed, the Volksswim is not available. **************************************************************Mon-Fri, 4:30 am-10pm; Sat, 8-5; Sun, 10-5 Closed all holidays. Tour Operators please make arrangements with the POC. After registering, you must drive to the start at the parking lot for the National Cemetery. ***** There are two 5K trails; either trail may be done for 5K credit. Both trails must be done for 10K credit.*****The 5K Town Trail goes through the Soldiers' National Cemetery, around Colt Park, past the stores and restaurants on Steinwehr Ave and through the Cemetery Annex. The 5K Battlefield Trail goes past the "Highwater Mark" area of the battlefield, the Pennsylvania Monument, and past some of the artillery positions on Day 2 and 3. It then goes to the Visitor's Center and returns to the start, gong past General Meade's Headquarters. ***** There are no restrooms at the parking area; restrooms on the Town Trail are passed within 1K of starting. Restrooms on the Battlefield Trail are passed about 2.6K and 4K after starting.

Awards: 'A' Award available

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

909 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717)334-9171. Refer to the Gettysburg - Walk #1 for directions to start location.

Maps phrase and directions link

The address / location has not been set.

event sponsor

York White Rose Wanderers (AVA-0236)

Event website: sites.google.com/site/yorkwhiterosewanderers

point of contact

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