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Top 10 Walks in the USA 2002

By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com

Updated March 10, 2009

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Lincoln Memorial - DC

Lincoln Memorial - DC

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The clubs of the American Volkssport Association host over 1100 self-guided trails in the USA. The walks go through a wide variety of areas, from National Parks to countryside to quaint towns to neighborhoods and cities. Each year the walkers vote for the Top Ten Walks, without being allowed to vote for any in their own state.

2002

1st Place: YR1104, New York City (Lower Manhattan), S
Review | Walk Details

2nd Place:YR1331, New York City (Mid-Town Manhattan)
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3rd Place: YR1395, Washington, DC, (Georgetown), Sponsored by Seneca Valley Sugarloafers.
Review | Club site

4th Place: YR1358, Charleston, SC, Sponsored by Asheville Amblers
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5 th Place:YR961, Mackinac Island, Michigan. Sponsored by Mackinaw Walkers Volkssport Club.
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6th-7th Place (tie): YR231 Washington DC (Monuments). Sponsored by the Washington DC Area Volkssport Club.
Review | Club site

6th-7th Place (tie):YR552, Washington DC (National Zoo/National Cathedral). Sponsored by the Seneca Valley Sugarloafers.
Review | Club site

8th Place:YR1330, New York City (Central Park), Sponsored by Seneca Valley Sugarloafers.
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9th-10th Place (tie):YR1092, Providence, RI, Walk 'N Mass Volkssport Club.
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9th-10 th Place (tie):YR076 New Orleans, LA, Sponsored by Crescent City Volkssport Club.
Review | Walk Details

"Starting Point"
The AVA publishes "Starting Point"each year, a book with descriptions and directions to all of the Year-Round Walks. It can be ordered new for each year. Order the book

How to Enjoy the Top Walks

AVA year-round walks are open to any walker. Locate the starting point by searching by state. At the starting point, locate the start box with maps and directions. Sign the waiver and enjoy the trail.
AVA Year-Round Walks Listings
How to Walk a Year-Round Walk
Submit a Top Walk

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