2024

Both trails pass main academic area, Chapels, historic monuments, & athletic facilities of US Military Academy with magnificent views of Hudson River. The 10k trail includes the cemetery.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

US Military Academy at West Point

Year Round Walk

SN: 125643 - 2024 / Y0037

when is the event

From Mon, Jan 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Start times: 8a.m.-5:00p.m; closed major holidays

Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only

where is the event

West Point, New York

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Par-For-The-Course

Step to the Beat

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Orange County

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Event comments

West Point is one of our country's National Historic Landmarks but it is an active US Military Base. It is possible for security or other reasons the post may be closed, plan ahead.There is a steep hill on the trails.

conditions for the event

Rating: 2B, Distance: 6, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Hard

Wheelchairs: No

Event information

Both 6 & 10k trails pass main academic area, Chapels, historic monuments, & athletic facilities . Magnificent views of Hudson River. The 10k trail includes the cemetery. IMPORTANT! You MUST obtain a "Local Area Credential" ("LAC", a photo ID card) before you enter the post. It is good for a year. Refer to the website for the documentation and info you need to provide to the Visitor's Control Center ahead for your LAC. We are advised (but call ahead for details to confirm; (845) 938-0390 or (845) 938-0392) that the Visitor's Control Center is now open. Walk during daylight hours only.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.

Maps phrase and directions link

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447 Main St, Highland Falls, NY 10928

The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.

event sponsor

Volkssport Club at West Point (AVA-0505)

Event website: my.ava.org/event-view.php?y=0037

point of contact

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