Historic Winchester
Civil War, Cemetery Stroll and US Presidents Special Programs
Event No: EC 08 - 590
Dates: January 7 - December 24, 2008
City, State: Winchester, Virginia
Host Club: Virginia Volkssport Association
Distance and Trail Rating: 10 km; Rated 1+.
Start place address: Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center, 1360 S. Pleasant Valley Road. Phone: (540) 662-4118
Start times: Visitor Center hours:
| January - March | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| April - November | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| December | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Closed on major holidays | |
Event description: The trail is along city and residential streets and parks and through the many famous historical areas of Winchester. The trail is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
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 Northern Virginia, Maryland and points East: Take the Washington Beltway (I-95/495) to I-66 West. Travel on I-66 West to I-81 North to Winchester, Exit 313. Follow signs to Visitor Center.
From Pennsylvania and points North: Take I-81 South to Exit 313B, Route 50 West. At the first light, turn right. Upon entering Winchester, watch for and follow signs to the Visitor Center.
Contact: Jay @ (703) 443-9977 -- evenings between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Email contact: Jay @ oakleyjjay@aol.com
Comments: Drinking water and restroom facilities are available at the Start/Finish. It is recommended that participants carry water in case of extreme weather conditions. Pets are welcome on a leash.
Updated on January 14, 2008 by Webmeister