Tucson Volkssport Walking Klub
FLAGSTAFF - ROUTE 66 - UNIVERSITY YEAR-ROUND WALK
2012
FLAGSTAFF - ROUTE 66 - UNIVERSITY YEAR-ROUND WALK
2012
DATES: January 1 to December 31, 2012
AVA EVENT NUMBER: Y1327. One event. Note: you may receive IVV event credit once a day for this walk. You may receive IVV distance credit every time you do the walk.
DIRECTIONS:
From I-17: Continue north under I-40 on Milton Rd./Hwy 89A to Exit 341; then the same as above.
PROCEDURE: In the Lobby look 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.
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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.
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.
STRUTTIN' DOWN MAINSTREET SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's Struttin' Down Main Street Special Award Program. It goes down Flagstaff's historic Main Street.
WALKING AMERICA'S MURALS SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's Walking America's Murals Special Award Program. There are several murals along the walk.
HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's Hooray for Hollywood Special Award Program. The route goes past scenes in the movies "The Bachelorette" (2003), "National Lampoon's Vacation" (1983), and others.
WORLD LIBRARY CHALLENGE SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for the World Library Challenge Special Award Program. It goes by the Coconino County Public Library.
CLASSIC AMERICAN DINERS SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's Classic American Diners Special Award Program. There is a classic diner on Milton Rd. along the walk.
RAILROAD HERITAGE SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's RailRoad Heritage Special Award Program. It goes past the restored Santa Fe RR train station (now serving as the visitors center) and through the old railroad underpass for Historic Route 66.
WALKING COURTHOUSES IN THE USA SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's Walking Courthouses in th USA Special Award Program. The route of the walk goes by the county courthouse on Birch Ave. & San Francisco St.
SPIRIT OF WALKING CEMETERY STROLL SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's Spirit of Walking Cemetery Stroll Special Award Program. The route of the walk goes by the Citizens Cemetery on San Francisco St.
WINERY & BREWERY USA SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for the Winery & Brewery USA Special Award Program. It goes by Flagstaff Brewing Company.
AMERICAN AUTHORS AND LITERARY LANDMARKS SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's American Authors and Literary Landmarks Special Award Program. The walk passes many of the sites mentioned in the book Flagstaff Historic Walk: A Stroll Through Old Downtown, by Richard K. Mangum and Sherry G. Mangum, 1993.
WALKING THE USA, A - Z SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for the letter "F" for AVA's 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.
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.
LETTERBOXING: For those active in Letterboxing there is a box site near the route of this walk.
WEATHER: Check here for weather conditions in Flagstaff.
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:
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Last updated: February 3, 2012
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