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Let's Go on a Year-Round Self-Guided AVA Walk

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Updated March 11, 2009

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Selecting the Trail and Getting Started Walking

Select a trail and distance:: Often there is more than one trail choice from the registration point. In some cases you will have to then drive to where you actually begin to walk.

Distances: The standard trail length is 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), and you are allowed to complete it twice in a single day on the same start card.

Trail Ratings: Trails are rated for difficulty 1-5 from easiest to most difficult.
1. Easy trail, on pavement.
2. Moderately easy, could have natural surface, no difficult hills.
3. Moderate, some difficult terrain such as hills or stairs.
4. More difficult, rough surface and/or steep inclines.
5. Very difficult, rough trail, steep hills or high altitude, only for those in good physical health.

Restrooms and Water: Check the map and directions for useful information such as where the restrooms and water are along the trail so you may plan accordingly. It is wise to carry a water bottle on these walks.

Reading the Map and Directions: Ensure that at least one person in your party has their reading glasses if needed as you will need to read the map and directions as you walk.

Get on the trail: The club provides a map and directions, usually the trail is not marked.

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