Huntsville, home of Sam Houston (his statue is the world’s tallest of an American Hero at 67 feet tall on a 10 foot sunset granite base) and named for a town in Alabama, offers visitors an array of discoveries - history, nature, prominent state institutions, antiques - all mixed with hometown hospitality. The small-town, historic flair of Huntsville brings new meaning to ‘Texas Charm’. There’s truly something for everyone in Huntsville!

Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center in the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Complex

From Dallas:  take I-45 South to Exit 116, turn left onto TX-30/US-190 East (11th ST); cross over I-45 overpass, turn right on TX-75 (Sam Houston Ave). Continue South to 19th ST. Turn right and continue halfway down the block past the Steamboat House to Walker Education Center on the right.

From Houston:  take I-45 North to Exit 116, turn right onto 11th ST, turn right on TX-75 (Sam Houston Ave). Continue South to 19th ST. Turn right and continue halfway down the block past the Steamboat House to Walker Education Center on the right. The Walk Box is at the Information Desk by the gift shop.

Start anytime during Center hours: 9:00am-4:30pm Tuesday-Saturday. Sundays-12pm-4:30pm Sun. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

One IVV event credit per the first six months of the year (before July 01) and a second credit for the last six months (after June 30). There are no limits to the distance credits you can earn, but $3.00 must be paid each time the course is walked for credit except that a trail may be walked twice on the same day for one fee.

B Award

The 10 kilometer (6.2 miles) walk (rating = 1+) includes historical sites such as Sam Houston Memorial Park and Museum, Walls Unit-Department of Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University, Sam Houston's Grave and Monument, Oakwood Cemetary, and Gibbs Powell Museum.  The trail is rated 1+, mostly along city sidewalks and paved streets; however, some curbs and hills may be difficult for wheelchairs and strollers.  A 5 kilometer option is available.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS    

      Universities [Sam Houston State University]

    A - Z  [the letter "H"]    Cemetery Stroll [Oakwood Cemetery]

Courthouses in the USA [Walker County]     Native American Culture    Authors and Literary Landmarks

Museums  [Sam Houston Memorial Park and Museum, Gibbs Powell Museum]

Restrooms and water are available at the Start/Finish.  Food and beverages  are available at various businesses along the route.  Water should be carried with you.

There is no pre-registration.  The start/finish functions will be self-service, on the honor system.  The fees are:  B award & IVV credit: $5.00;  IVV credit only:  $3.00;  Non-IVV participant:  free

No refunds for inclement weather.  All participants must carry a start card and return it when finished.  IVV record books ($5) are available for purchase at the start/finish box or may be obtained from the event point of contact.

Contact:

Charlene Foerster,  (936) 295-7058, e-mail:  hhhhvilleyre (at) houstonhappyhikers (dot) org

Camping:

Comfort Inn                    936-438-8400

Econo Lodge                   936-295-6401

Holiday Inn Express       936-293-8800

LaQuinta Inns                 800-295-6454

Motel 6                           936-291-6927

Super 8 Motel                 936-730-8888