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ALL ABOARD!! Erie Lackawanna Destination: Adventure. Celebrate National Volkssporting Month with the Hoosier Hikers in historic Crown Point, Indiana, beneath the rustic autumn leaves.
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Walking the Erie Lackawanna Rail Trail
Traditional Walk
SN: 125788 - 2023
Previous event - 795 DAYS AGO
Starting Sat, Oct 28th, 2023 for 1 day
Start table open: 8 am (CDT) to 11 am, Finish by 2 pm
Crown Point, Indiana
The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
Erie-Lackawanna Trail-Summit Street Trailhead, 299 West Summit St, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
| Special programs Rails-To-Trails Walking with America's Veterans CC: Lake County |
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Event comments
The Hoosier Hikers will celebrate the 2023 National Volkssporting Month with walk and cycling events in historic Crown Point, Indiana. The walk routes will be on paved trails and sidewalks, which will incorporate portions of the Erie Lackawanna Rail-Trail and the Crown Point Bike Trail. On the 11-K route you will experience downtown Crown Point, view Lake County's oldest and newest courthouses and county jails, and observe a qualifer for the Veterans Special Program. On the 6-K route you will experience the natural wonders of the Erie Lackawanna Rail-Trail.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 6, 11km
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Restrooms: No |
Pets: No |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
1) "A" Award is the 2023 patch for National Volkssporting Month. Cost, which includes IVV Credit, on day of event is $10. Award quantity is limited. Pre-registration available. Contact POC for pre-registration information prior to October 15. 2) Public restrooms may not be available on the day of the event at the start, but may be available along the walk routes. 3) Portions of the walk routes may have sparse overhead cover. Recommend having head cover and carrying water along the route. 4) Weather on day of event may be unsettled. Be prepared for rain, sleet or snow, but hope for the better.
Awards: 'A' Award available
Driving to the start
The registration and start/finish point for both walk routes is the Erie-Lackawanna Trail-Summit Street Trailhead, 299 West Summit St, Crown Point, Indiana 46307. From the intersection of US 30 and State Route 55 (Taft Street) turn South onto SR 55 (Taft Street). At the intersection of SR 55 and West Summitt Street (there is a Walgreens on your right)turn right onto Summitt. You will see the trailhead on your right, just on the other side of the Walgreens. The Start/Finish Point will be identified by Volkssporting signage and banners.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Erie-Lackawanna Trail-Summit Street Trailhead, 299 West Summit St, Crown Point, Indiana 46307 |
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Hoosier Hikers (AVA-0723)
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