Special programs Par-For-The-Course Rails-To-Trails Step to the Beat Walking with America's Veterans CC: La Porte County

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Event comments

This event offers a 6-km route and a 11-km route that will take participants through much of the historic and notable sections of LaPorte. Along the way WE will marvel at the architecture of a bygone era, as well as take inspiration from the murals and pieces of public art depicting the community's past, present and future. A bonus will be passing through a traditional Mid-America downtown as the community prepares for the Holiday Season. Both routes utilize improved trails and city sidewalks within and maintained by the City of LaPorte, except for the portion of the 11-K route that will follow a road through the infamous Patton Cemetery, where some of the victims of LaPorte's "Black Widow" are interred.

Rating: 1A, Distance: 6, 11km

Event information

1) As this is a Group Guided Walk, individuals will be segregated into an appropriate group, based upon distance and pace desired at the beginning of the walk. 2) No Free Walkers, except for children 12 and under for whom a responsible adult has signed a waiver. 3) Registration Fee for all is $4. 4) NO A-Award is offered for this event. 5) Dress for the weather. In late November it may be expected that weather conditions will be cold, windy and damp with the possibility of fog, drizzle and/or snow. 6) DO NOT plan on restrooms being available at Start/Finish Point. May be available along trail.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

Driving to the start

From Interstate I80/90 (Indiana Tollroad) Exit 49 takeIndiana State Route 39 in a Southerly direction toward LaPorte. When SR 39 expands to four lanes of traffic (two lanes in each direction), move to the Left lane. Remain on SR 39 to its intersection with Weller Avenue to your right (Taco Bell on the right corner) and Truesdell Avenue to your left (7-11 on the left corner) Turn Left to proceed in an Easterly direction on Truesdell. Along the way, you will proceed through two intersections and a traffic circle to remain on Truesdell. After the traffic circle, you will proceed past Hoelocker Drive (on the right) and Taylor Road (on the left). When you see the sign for Ron Reed Field on your left, Turn Left into the parking area, where you will see signage and banners for the event.

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