2020

Valley Forge is where George Washington’s Continental Army camped during the winter of 1777. This is NOT a battlefield; no battle was fought here except against hunger, disease, cold and fatigue.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Historic

Year Round Walk

SN: 114570 - 2020 / Y0288

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Start/finish at Washington Memorial Chapel
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Washingtons Headquarters
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National Memorial Arch
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Officers huts
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when is the event

The event is closed

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

where is the event

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

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

Valley Forge National Historical Park

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

None provided

CC: Montgomery County

       Info

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

Event comments

Access to start point may be affected by COVID-19 virus. The Valley Forge Visitor Center is currently undergoing an extensive renovation which could last up to 2 yrs. During construction visitors will be directed to trailers located in the lower parking lot. The walk box is located in one of the temporary trailers.

conditions for the event

Rating: 2A, Distance: 8, 12km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Hard

Event information

The temporary Visitor's Center is open Thursday thru Monday 10-4. closed New Years Day and Christmas Day. We have been asked when getting the walk box to immediately take the box outside to register, stamp, etc. and not return inside until finished. The walk is mostly on blacktop multi-use trails in rolling countryside in the most historical part of the park. Passes most major memorials, log huts and Washington's HQ's.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

Visitor Center-1400 North Outer Line Dr., Valley Forge 19406 (610-783-1000). Refer to Valley Forge - Creek (Y1559) for directions to start location.

Maps phrase and directions link

The address / location has not been set.

event sponsor

Liberty Bell Wanderers (AVA-0238)

Event website: www.libertybellwanderers.net

point of contact

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