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SPONSOR |
Houston Happy Hikers (TX-6, AVA-15) |
WHERE |
Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr.
Education Center in the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Complex, Huntsville,
Texas
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WHAT |
Event Y1352 -- 10 Kilometer walk
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WHEN |
January 01 - December 31
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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! |
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SANCTIONED |
By
the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of
Popular Sports (IVV). Participants in this event may receive credit toward IVV
awards.
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LOCATION |
Katy and
E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center in the Sam Houston Memorial Museum
Complex |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS |
1400 19th St, Huntsville, TX 77340.
Telephone: 936/294-1832.
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/FINISH TIMES |
Start anytime during Center hours: 9:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday-Saturday. Sundays-12pm-4:30pm Sun. Closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Year's Day.
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CREDIT |
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.
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AWARD |
B Award
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TRAIL DESCRIPTION |
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]
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REFRESHMENTS |
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.
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REGISTRATION/
FEES |
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.
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ELIGIBILITY |
These events are open to the public and all ages are welcome. Family
participation is encouraged but children under 12 must be accompanied by an
adult. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times.
Pets are NOT allowed inside any museums or businesses.
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DISCLAIMER |
We have carefully selected the routes to
ensure the safety of the participants. The sponsors and hosts of the events are
not liable for accidents, theft or damages, so we ask everyone's cooperation in
making these events safe, enjoyable and memorable.
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INFORMATION:
Contact:
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Charlene Foerster, (936) 295-7058, e-mail: hhhhvilleyre
(at) houstonhappyhikers (dot) org
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Huntsville:
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http://www.huntsvilletexas.com
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Museum: |
http://www.shsu.edu/~smm_www/ |
Camping:
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Huntsville
State Park http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/huntsville/
936-295-5644
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Lodging:
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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
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