2020

Only town in the Union burned to the ground by Confederate troops during the Civil War.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Year Round Walk

SN: 115121 - 2020 / Y0127

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Grand home
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City street
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County Courthouse
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Conococheague Creek runs through the center of town
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when is the event

The event is closed

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

Start box available: S/F Hours: M,T,W,Th, Sat 10-5; Fri 10-6 Closed Sun

where is the event

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

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

Olympia Candy Kitchen

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

Underground Railroad

       Info

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

Event comments

The Chambersburg Ice Fest is normally held the last weekend of January.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Hours: M-Th, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Fri 10 am-6 pm; closed Sun. Olympia Candy Kitchen often has extended hours the two weeks prior to holidays where candy is purchased (Valentine's Day, Easter, Christmas, etc). Please call 717-263-3282 for hours. **** There are two 5K trails.Either one can be done for 5K credit; both must be done for 10K credit. The 5K Ice Fest Trail covers the downtown area where the annual Ice Festival is held. It also includes part of the Chambersburg Rail Trail and the area about 1K north of the square. The 5K East Trail passes points of interest in the area east of Main St.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

43 S Main St. is the address for Olympia Candy Kitchen but park near CVS Pharmacy, 125 W Washington St. The walks include the distance between CVS Pharmacy and Olympia Candy Kitchen. From I-81, take Exit 16 (US 30 W, Lincoln Way), to downtown Chambersburg. After it becomes one-way, be in the left lane. Pass the water fountain at the square. Turn left at the next traffic light onto Franklin. Turn left at traffic light onto Loudon. Be in the right lane. Turn right into the large parking lot in front of CVS. Park uphill, next to the rail trail. Restrooms are in the right rear corner of CVS. Take your IVV books with you and turn left onto the rail trail. Cross and turn right onto Queen St. Go up the steps. If using a stroller or wheelchair, go a short distance on the rail trail and cross the wooden bridge. Go uphill across the parking lot and veer right to reach Queen St. Turn left onto Main St and go to the start at Olympia Candy Kitchen. Ask clerk for walk box.

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event sponsor

Cumberland Valley Lead Foot Club (AVA-0171)

point of contact

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