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New York

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6/17/2009
City / State: Broadalbin, NY
Event Name: Broadalbin Walk
Event Type: Walk
Event ID: 83591
Distance - Trail Ratings: 5K, 10K - 1
Description: This walk follows the bike path and quaint village streets.
Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: medium | Pets: Yes |
Restrooms: Yes
Special Classifications: Authors and Literary Landmarks, Cemetery
Stroll, Firehouses, Historic Churches, Railroad Heritage, Veteran Memorials
Start Times: 9 AM, 6PM Registration 8:30-9 and 5:30-6
Location: Fulton County Information Center
Start Point / Driving Directions: FROM ALBANY, EAST, & SOUTH: Exit 27
of New York Thruway, follow Rt 30 North about 10-12 miles to Rt 29.
Cross Rt. 29, and take first right turn into the Information Center.
FROM SARATOGA & NORTH: Take Rt. 29 West to the intersection with Rt. 30.
Take a right on Rt. 30, and then first right into the Information Center.
Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only
Comments:
Host Club: Empire State Capital Volkssporters
Contact: Ann Smith (518) 883-5074
Website: www.ava.org/clubs/escv
E-Mail Contact: ngeorgelos@...

6/20/2009
City / State: Hadley, NY
Event Name: Spring picnic and walk
Event Type: Walk
Event ID: 83353
Distance - Trail Ratings: 5 and 10k - 2+
Description: Walk is beautiful southern Adirondacks on paved roads.
Some gentle hills. View of historic bow bridge.
Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: hard | Pets: Yes |
Restrooms: Yes
Special Classifications: Railroad Heritage, Riverwalk America
Start Times: 9-12, finish by 2. Note: picnic starts at noon.
Location: Sam Smead Memorial Park, Maple and Corlew St.
Start Point / Driving Directions: From south, east and west: Take
Adirondack Northway (rte. 87) to exit 16. Follow signs west to Corinth.
In Corinth take route 9N north.
From north, take Northway to exit 21 (Lake George), take 9N south to
Hadley.
From 9N: in Hadley turn west on Bridge St. which turns into Rockwell.
When you see the Hadley General Store and sign for Stony Creek, turn
right passing the town hall. One block later turn right on Maple St.
Park will be on your left.
Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only
Comments: The walk will precede the club's annual potluck spring
picnic. Walkers who do not wish to attend the picnic are welcome as
well. Those attending the picnic must complete the walk by 12.
Host Club: Empire State Capital Volkssporters
Contact: Bernie Geren (518) 399-8400
Website: www.ava.org/clubs/ESCV
E-Mail Contact: tscbernie@...

6/21/2009
City / State: Ithaca, NY
Event Name: Ithaca Finger Lakes Trail
Event Type: Walk
Event ID: 83901
Distance - Trail Ratings: 5K & 10K - 2
Description: Walk is on the Finger Lakes Trail and goes by a beautiful
waterfall. There are some hills.
Amenities: Strollers: NO | Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: No
Special Classifications: Railroad Heritage, Waterfalls
Start Times: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: 2 miles south of Ithaca just north of the junction of Routes
13, 34, and 96 on the southeast side of the bridge over Enfield Creek.
Start Point / Driving Directions: Coming from Ithaca heading south on
Routes 13/34/96, stay on Routes 34/96 for a short distance after Route
13 breaks away, then just beyond the overpass, turn left on a short
paved road connecting routes 34/96 northbound and southbound lanes. Turn
left at the stop sign onto Routes 34/96 north. Just before the bridge,
turn right off the highway into the parking area. Ample parking is
available off the highway east of the bridge. The parking area is only
accessible from Routes 34/96 heading north.
Awards & Fees: B Award
Comments: Qualifies for Walkin' Waterfalls program.
Host Club: Finger Lakes Volkssports Club, The
Contact: Doug Gausman (607) 757-0164
Website: bingweb.binghamton.edu/~chailey/fltithaca.html
E-Mail Contact: dougs4it@...

6/24/2009
City / State: Niskayuna, NY
Event Name: Niskayuna/Blatnik Park
Event Type: Walk
Event ID: 83631
Distance - Trail Ratings: 5K, 10K - 1+
Description: The trail will follow the bike path along the Mohawk
River, proceed to Lock 7, the Schenectady Museum Preserve, and the
through a residential area.
Amenities: Strollers: NO | Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
Special Classifications: This event doesn't have any special
classifications assigned.
Start Times: 9 AM, 6PM Registration 8:30-9 and 5:30-6
Location: Jeff Blatnik Park
Start Point / Driving Directions: FROM THE EAST OR WEST: Take Route 7
to Route 146 (Balltown Road) in Niskayuna. Proceed north on Balltown Rd.
to the intersection of River Rd. Follow sign for GE R&D Center. At
intersection of Route 146 and River Rd., go east on River Rd. for about
1.7 miles, driving past GE R&D Center and KAPL. Just past KAPL, you will
see Jeff Blatnik Park on your left. Take Line Drive into the parking lot.
FROM THE NORTH OR SOUTH: Take Route 146 (Balltown Road) north or south
to intersection of River Rd. in Niskayuna. Follow sign for GE R&D Center
(see above).
Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only
Comments: There will be an Ice Cream Social following the walk.
Host Club: Empire State Capital Volkssporters
Contact: Teresa Kennedy (518) 370-0585
Website: www.ava.org/clubs/escv
E-Mail Contact: Forty6er3k@...
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Pennsylvania

6/27/2009 - 6/28/2009
City / State: Lancaster PA, PA
Event Type: Walk
Event ID: 83725
Distance - Trail Ratings: 10K -
Special Classifications: America's Gardens, Cemetery Stroll, Covered
Bridges, Museums, Native American Culture, Riverwalk America, Veteran
Memorials
Start Times:
Location: Lancaster County Park 1050 Rockford Rd Lancaster PA 17602
Host Club: Penn-Dutch Pacers Volksmarch Club
Contact: Barry Weatherholtz (717) 625-3533
Website: www.penndutchpacers.org
E-Mail Contact: barrynbarb@...

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