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See an historical landmark - the Knights Ferry Covered Bridge and enjoy watching a group of Civil War enthusiasts reenacting a battle.
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Knights Ferry Covered Bridge Walk
Traditional Walk
SN: 126644 - 2024
Previous event - 33 DAYS AGO
Starting Sat, Mar 23rd, 2024 for 1 day
Start table open: 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, finish by 3 p.m.
Knights Ferry, California
The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
17968 Covered Bridge Rd., Oakdale, CA 95361
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
There are restrooms and water at the start and along the trail. The bridge is currently closed and waiting for approval to get the needed repairs. The Corps of Engineers said it's possible it will be open again by March 23. There is also a scheduled Civil War reenactment that day which will add some additional fun.
Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Hard |
Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge is in the Sierra Foothills. The 130+ year old bridge is the longest covered bridge West of the Mississippi. An information center and museum is along the trail as we trek through and around the small community of Knights Ferry. The historical covered bridge, grist mill and jail and other historical buildings also can be seen along our walking trail. Added bonus is a Civil War reenactment.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start
17968 Covered Bridge Rd., Oakdale, CA 95361. Follow Hwy. 99 South of Stockton to Exit #242, Yosemite Ave., Hwy 120 EAST. Left on Yosemite Ave. Hwy 120 EAST and continue through Manteca toward Escalon and Oakdale. Stay on Hwy 120 East as it turns left at Oakdale and meets up with Hwy 108. Continue on Hwy. 120/108 through Oakdale about 10 miles to Kennedy Rd. Sign on right points to left turn on to Kennedy Rd. Follow Kennedy Rd. to Sonora Rd. Left on Sonora Rd. to 1st parking lot on right BEFORE the Sonora Rd. bridge. Turn right into parking lot for Knights Ferry Recreation Area. Look for "AVA WALK" sign.
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17968 Covered Bridge Rd., Oakdale, CA 95361 |
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