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Battleship Cove Walks
Seasonal Walk
SN: 112278 - 2019 / Y0711
The event is closed
Starting Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 until Dec 31st, 2019
Fall River, Massachusetts
The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:
Battleship Cove Gift Shop,
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
Only the 10km route qualifies for Underground Railroad.
Rating: 1B, Distance: 6, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Hard |
Wheelchairs: No |
Event information
Battleship Cove has world's largest collection of historic naval ships. Route visits Columbia Street Cultural District with Portuguese influence, historic downtown neighborhoods, Lizzie Borden's House, city parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted & returns via Heritage State Park with magnificent Iwo Jima sculpture; traverses boardwalk which hugs Taunton River & overlooks Battleship Cove. 2nd PoC: Karen Plichta (508-673-2374 or karenp53@verizon.net).
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start box
5 Water St, Fall River, MA 02721, 508-678-1100. Open daily 9 AM-5 PM, mid-April to Columbus Day; otherwise closes at 4:30 PM. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day; open abbreviated hours Dec. 24 & 31: 9 AM-Noon only. Walk Box in rear of store near register. From North & Northwest: Rt 495 South or Rt 128/95 South to Rt 24 South to Exit 7 (Rt 79 South). Follow signs to Battleship Cove. Rt 79 South to third exit (Rt 6 East/New Bedford). Straight on Davol St to right on Central St. Enter second parking lot on right at Heritage State Park. From Cape Cod: I-195 West into Fall River to Exit 5 before Braga Bridge. Merge and stay LEFT to go straight into Battleship Cove. From West: I-195 East into Fall River. Take Exit 5 (Routes 79/138). Stay in RIGHT lane to continue on Rt 79 North, merging onto Davol St. LEFT at second traffic light (Central Street) to RIGHT into Battleship Cove parking lot.
Maps phrase and directions link
The address / location has not been set.
Walk 'N Mass Volkssport Club (AVA-0269)
Event website: www.walknmass.org
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