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Start Point OPEN! Visit the ancient and venerable city of St. Augustine, FL with many historic sites, great shopping and fantastic 5k & 10k trails!
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St. Augustine Year Round Walk Event
Year Round Walk
SN: 122362 - 2023 / Y1128
The event is closed
From Sun, Jan 1st, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023
Start box available: 24/7 -- dawn to dusk recommended
St. Augustine, Florida
The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel St. Augustine
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
Trail rated 1B (cobblestone in some areas) and is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs if they follow the alternate route instructions but may still have some difficulty with the cobblestones.
Rating: 1B, Distance: 6, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
Take a walk through history as you tour the wonders of "the oldest city in the United States." Pass by the old Spanish rock walled fort, Castillo San Marco, which withstood British artillery attacks in 1740; continue through a National Cemetery and numerous historical sites; ride in a horse-drawn carriage; visit unique shops and restaurants. The city has a diverse selection of outstanding museums. Throughout the town's architecture you will see the legacy of Henry Flagler, one of the founders of Standard Oil Company and the creator of the currently operating Florida East Coast Railroad.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start box
116 San Marco Ave. Volkssport Walk Box at Registration Desk in Hotel Lobby. N on I-95 Exit 311 to SR207. Right (NE) to SR207. Drive 5.1 miles to US Hwy 1. Left to US1, Drive 1.4 miles to traffic signal at W Castillo. Turn right to W Castillo. Drive 0.3 miles to San Marco. Turn left on San Marco, drive to the Double Tree by Hilton on the Left. S on I-95 Exit 318 to Hwy 16, Green Cove Springs/St Augustine exit (also Outlet Mall exit). Left to Hwy 16. Drive 5.6 miles to San Marco, turn right (S) to San Marco. Drive 0.9 to Double Tree by Hilton on the Right.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Double Tree by Hilton Hotel St. Augustine |
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Happy Wanderers (AVA-0717)
Event website: www.happywanderersfl.org
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