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Detailed AVA Event Information

American Volkssport Association Sponsored by the American Volkssport Association
City and State: Richmond, VA
Event Date(s): 1/3/2010 - 12/31/2010
Location: Legend Brewery Pub
Event Name: Virginia Capitol Walk
Event Type: Year Round Walk
AVA Event ID 85015
AVA Seasonal Event #: 2010/Y1536
Distance(s): 5 & 10 km
Trail Rating: 2
Description: Mon-Sat, 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sun, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Christmas and New Years. Start box located outside restaurant for early starters. Plan to complete your walk during operating hours, stamp is located in second box inside restaurant. This trail is on Richmond city streets. The 5/10 km routes pass the State Capitol and Governors Mansion. The 10 km route includes Brown's Island, the Virginia War memorial, Richmond Centerstage, The Canal Walk and goes on top of the floodwall. Steps make this trail impossible for wheelchairs and difficult for strollers.
Wheelchair Access: NO
Strollers: hard
Pets: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Start Point: 323 West 7th Street. From north or south, take exit #73 (Maury St) off I-95. Follow exit ramp to first stoplight (Maury St). Turn left onto Maury St and go to the 2d traffic light (East Commerce St). Turn right on East Commerce St and go three blocks to Bainbridge. Turn right onto Bainbridge and go one block to 7th St. Turn left onto 7th and to three blocks to Legend's Brewery on your right. Park in free upper level parking lot or use street parking. Alternate POC: Mary Ann Gries, 804-353-5087.
IVV Awards: A Award
Comments: 5 km walk does not include Artistic Heritage, Island, or Museums. It does include Cemetery Stroll, which is NOT included on the 10 km trail

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