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Event Status:
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ALERT - Starting Point Restroom is not open to the public. See walk instructions for further restroom info.
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City / State:
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Lansdale, PA
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Event Name:
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Lansdale Borough
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Event Type:
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Year Round Walk
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Event ID:
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116968 2021/Y0293
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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10k/6k - 1B
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Description:
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Historic town walk. Trail is on sidewalks through residential areas and the commercial district. Also walk through two parks on shaded paved and gravel paths including a nature trail through dense woodland and wetlands.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: Medium | Wheelchairs: Hard | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Programs:
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Little Free Libraries, Mayflower - 400th Anniversary Walk, Rockin' Around the Clock, Walking with America's Veterans
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Start Times:
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Daylight hours, when YMCA/North Penn Common is open
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Location:
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Lansdale Area YMCA
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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610 Forest Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446 (215-368- 1601). The box is at the Y Reception Desk (typically found under the desk) in the lobby of the North Penn Commons building at the above address. The desk (usually unstaffed) is about 100 feet from the entrance, on the right, just after the swimming pool viewing windows. From the PA Turnpike I-276, take Exit 339/Fort Washington onto PA-309 N toward Ambler. Go approx. 6 miles to Welsh Rd/PA-63 and turn left. (Note: A left turn cannot be made directly from PA-309 to PA-63. Just before the intersection, turn right on Lower State Rd. then left on PA-63/Welsh Rd.) Continue on PA-63 approx. 3 miles. Turn left on Highland Ave., then left on Forest Ave to the Lansdale Area Family YMCA in the North Penn Commons building on the left. (From the parking lot you may only see North Penn Commons on the side of the marquee.) If the parking lot is full, park in the shopping center lot next to the Y. GPS Coordinates: 40.233681, -75.274057
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Awards & Fees:
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IVV Credit Only
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Comments:
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** Lobby hours may be affected by COVID-19 restrictions. North Penn Lobby is open - face masks required. The lobby restroom is not available. Walk Box is still accessible. Contact POC if you prefer remote registration during COVID-19 pandemic. YMCA is typically open Mon-Fri 5am-10pm; Sat 7am-8pm; Sun 9am-7pm. Closed Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving (Check hours on other holidays, 215-368-1601)
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Host Club:
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Liberty Bell Wanderers
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Contact:
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Betty Green
(See the my.ava.org Event Listing for further contact information.)
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Website:
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www.libertybellwanderers.net
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