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ALERT - The pedestrian walkway will remain open during bridge renovation. In July a narrow temporary walkway will be in use.
Foodies, history buffs, antique lovers will find something in the historic towns of New Hope and Lambertville; see Victorian homes and a sightseeing steam locomotive, walk along the Delaware Canal.
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Ron Nelson Memorial Walk
Year Round Walk
SN: 124722 - 2024 / Y0532
From Mon, Jan 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024
Start box available: 24/7
Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option
New Hope, Pennsylvania
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
Walk through the quaint and historical towns of New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ with Victorian style homes, antique shops, boutiques and restaurants; pass the station of a steam locomotive sightseeing train. Also includes a section of towpath in both towns along the Delaware Canal.This walk has been re-named in honor of Ron Nelson who served as LBW president for 11 yrs. In addition, Ron was also trailmaster and responsible for many Traditional Events and most of the Year Round Events that LBW currently sponsors including the New Hope YRE. This walk was Ron's favorite.
Rating: 1B, Distance: 5, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: No |
Event information
Walk daily dawn to dusk.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
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. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:
6426 Lower York Rd (US-202), New Hope 18938 (215-862-5221). From East or West: PA Turnpike to Willow Grove (Exit 343). Then PA-611 N for 9.3 miles to exit for US-202 N/New Hope, then 9 miles to start point on right. From North: US-202 S through Somerville, NJ. Cross Delaware River (toll bridge), go 1.8 miles to start point on the left. From the South: I-95 N through Chester and Philadelphia to Exit 51. Left onto Turnersville Rd. Go 5 miles to where it tee's into PA-32 and turn left. PA-32 N for 4 miles to New Hope. Left on Bridge St. (PA-179), then left on Lower York Rd. (US-202). One mile to the New Hope Inn & Suites on the left. Register here then drive to the start of the walk. Directions are on the walk instructions.
Maps phrase and directions link
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New Hope Inn, 6426 Lower York Rd. (US-202), New Hope, PA 18938 |
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This event has a remote start.
The walk starts in the parking lot of the New Hope Shopping Center (McCaffrey's Market) 1.2 Miles from the New Hope Inn.
PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.
Liberty Bell Wanderers (AVA-0238)
Event website: www.libertybellwanderers.net
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