Charlottesville
Historic District and the University of Virginia
Authors and Literary Landmarks, College Campus,
Railroad Heritage and US Presidents Special Programs
Event No: EC 08 - 742
Dates: January 7 - December 24, 2008
City, State: Charlottesville, Virginia
Host Club: Virginia Volkssport Association
Distance and Trail Rating: 10 km, Rated 1+
Start place address: Charlottesville/Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau, I-64, Exit 121, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Phone: (804) 977-1783
Start times: The Charlottesville/Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., March through October; 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., November through February. The Visitors Bureau is closed major holidays and occasionally holiday eves. Please call to confirm hours.
Event description: Register at the Visitor Bureau and drive a short distance to the actual start/finish point for the walk. The trail is suitable for strollers since you will walk along city and residential streets and parks. This trail begins in the Historic District and goes through the campus of the University of Virginia. Many historical buildings, shops, restaurants, and delicatessens are along the route.
Wheelchairs may have difficulty.
Permit parking only in the historic downtown area. Recommend you use the parking garage facility which allows free parking for the first two hours.
Award and fees: The award is a 100% embroidered patch as pictured above ($7.00). Credit only is $3.00. Wilderness Road -- Virginia's Heritage Migration Route. Blaze your own trail at WildernessRoadVA.org
Directions: From I-64 in Virginia, take Exit 121, Route 20 South and follows signs to the Charlottesville/Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Contact: Carol @ (804) 292-0662 -- evenings between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Email contact: Carol @ ccahoon01@comcast.net
Comments: Walk only during daylight hours.
Water and restrooms are available at the Visitor Bureau.
Several restaurants and shops are available along the trail.
Pets are not allowed inside the Visitor Bureau. Pets must be leashed at all times.
Trail Instructions
Charlottesville/Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau
Updated on January 14, 2008 by Webmeister