Tucson Volkssport Walking Klub

FLAGSTAFF - WOODLANDS TRAIL YEAR-ROUND WALK

2008

DATES: January 1 to December 31, 2008

AVA EVENT NUMBER: 2008/Y1339. One event. Note: you may receive IVV event credit twice each year for this walk. You can obtain event credit the first six months and again the last six months of the year. You may receive IVV distance credit every time you do the walk.

Ramada Limited Suites, Flagstaff

REGISTRATION/START/FINISH LOCATION:

Ramada Limited Suites
2755 Woodlands Village Blvd.
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
928/773-1111
Website
Location map

DIRECTIONS:

From I-40: Exit on Exit 195B on to Milton Rd./Hwy 89A, to Exit 341 McConnell Dr. Turn left on McConnell Dr. Turn left on Buelah Dr. Turn right on Woodlands Village Blvd. Ramada Suites is third business on the left.

From I-17: Continue north under I-40 on Milton Rd./Hwy 89A to Exit 341; then the same as above.

Here is a map of the Flagstaff area

Logging railroad PROCEDURE: In the Lobby look or ask for the Walk Registration box and follow the directions.

START/FINISH TIMES: You may participate in this walk any day of the year between sunup and sundown. During the warmer summer months it is advisable to carry plenty of water and wear sunglasses and a hat.

DISTANCE: 10 km.

Flagstaff Urban Trail
View along Flagstaff Woodlands Trail Walk
TRAIL DESCRIPTION: This 10 km. walk is on a wood-chipped or gravel walking path through a rural forested area of Flagstaff. It is an out and back walk to Ft. Tuthill County Park, through a pine forest with mountain views on the return trip. The walk is rated 2 (1 is easiest and 5 is the most difficult) due to the elevation; it is suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.

The walk is a rails to trails event. The path is on an abandoned logging railroad grade. It was constructed starting in 1902 by the Arizona Lumber and Timber Company and closed down in 1966.

AWARD: There is no special award ("A" Award) for this event. An interesting assortment of medals and patches from previous events, "B" awards, depicting desert flora and fauna and historic sites is available.

REGISTRATION FEES:

"B" award and IVV credit is $4.00.

IVV Credit only is $3.00.

You may walk for free if credit or award is not desired, but you must register and complete a start card.

You may do this walk one additional time the same day at no additional charge.

RAILROAD HERITAGE SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's RailRoad Heritage Special Award. The route is entirely on the abandoned railroad bed of the Arizona Lumber and Timber Company Railroad.

WALKING THE USA, A - Z SPECIAL AWARD PROGRAM: This walk qualifies for the letter "F" for AVA's new Walking the USA, A - Z Special Award Program.

DISCLAIMER: The sponsor or the American Volkssport Association are not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage. Every effort has been made by the sponsors to make this a safe and enjoyable walk.

LETTERBOXING: For those active in Letterboxing there is a box site near the route of this walk.

ELIGIBILITY: This event is open to everyone. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are allowed but should be on a leash.

WEATHER: Check here for weather conditions in Flagstaff.

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SAFETY ALERT: During the winter months the route may be covered with ice and snow. The elevation is 7,000 ft. Plan on additional time to complete the walk.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Phone:
Fred Barton - - - - - - 520/298-4340
Jack or Pat Mount - - 520/722-9530

Write to:
Tucson Volkssport Walking Klub
270 S. Candlestick Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85748-6743

E-mail:
fbarton2@cox.net or

jdmount@cox.net

[This event sanctioned by the AVA in the IVV - Eligible for credit toward IVV Achievement Awards]

Last updated: March 5, 2008

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