San Diego County
Rockhoppers
Walking Club

Sanction Number: 86871

Sponsor: San Diego County Rockhoppers - AVA 392/CA 23

For additional information call Steve d'Adolf 858-451-2130, or EMail

Start Location:
Carlsbad Convention & Visitors Center
400 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA

Start Time: Between 8:00 a.m. and Noon

Finish Time: Must be off the trail by 3:00 p.m.

Pets:
Pets are OK on a leash with cleanup, except on the seawall and in the flower fields.

Trail Description:
The walk is rated a 1+. It will be on city streets, on the seawall, on side streets, and on to the flower fields. Strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs are OK.

Take yourself out of the ordinary and spend a few hours in one of nature's wonders - our Fields of Dreams, our Fields of Color. A place where kids can run and adults can linger - 50 acres of extraordinary color in bloom on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a special nursery, garden, and gift shop by Armstrong Garden Centers, and festivals throughout the season.

Visit our Miniature Rose Garden - The American Rose Society's highest award for miniature roses, The Award of Excellence, is presented to cultivars that have proven to be outstanding in designated test gardens throughout the United States over a two year period. Roses are evaluated on 11 criteria including novelty, bud form, flower form, color opening, color finishing, substance, habit, quantity of blooms, vigor or renewal, foliage, and appearance along with resistance to insects and plant diseases.

Visit Our Walk of Fame - The only display of each of the more than 170 All-American Rose selection winners since 1940. Also enjoy the All American Rose Selection (AARS) garden, the Flower Fields® is one of 130 AARS-accredited public rose gardens nationwide that tests and displays more than 50 different varieties of roses.

Since 1993 The Flower Fields® have expanded to include displays of new spring flowers for your garden. These displays and the Artist Garden continue the tradition of bringing the joy and exuberance of color and nature to our visitors.

Picking up where it left off last year, the All American Rose Garden will continue to delight our visitors.

Today, more than 150,000 people visit the fields each year, many of whom have been returning year after year. The Flower Fields® continues to operate as a working ranch, and is still the only Ranunculus grower in the world that allows visitors to walk the fields to experience the flowers up-close.

Highlights:

Carlsbad Mining Company - Our sluice mining activity. Find your polished gem stones using the miner’s old method of sifting sand in water!

Sweet Pea Maze - Find the solution to this one of a kind living maze! Immerse yourself in this living maze of fragrant and colorful "old fashion" sweet pea blossoms.

Historic Poinsettia Display - Stroll through memory lane, a 1,500 square foot greenhouse filled with the world famous Ecke poinsettias. Enjoy hundreds of exciting poinsettias in over twenty rare , and unusual varieties. Learn the history of the world's best selling potted plant - The Poinsettia.

American Flag of Flowers - Our brilliantly-hued American flag waves in the wind. Red, white and blue anemone flowers strategically planted on a 300 by 170 foot hillside pay tribute to the United States.

Special Flower Fields Event
Orchids at The Flower Fields® - April 24-26 --- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Master Gardeners will be at The Flower Fields® April 10, 17, 24, and May 8.

• Canon Macro Photography workshop on Sunday April 18 10:30am - 3:00pm. Come and celebrate the beauty of The Flower Fields® with Canon USA at a free macro photography workshop.

NOTE: THERE IS A SEPARATE FEE TO ENTER THE FLOWER FIELDS.

Fees:
This walk is a credit-only walk

Credit Only: $3.00 (For either pre-registration, or on the day of the event.)

Miscellaneous:
Restrooms and restaurants can be found at the start point and at the Carlsbad Company Stores, as well as along the route.

Water will be available at the Start/Finish and control points.

The event will be held regardless of the weather.

No refunds will be given.

Pre-Registration:
Pre-registration is not required, but available.

Must be postmarked on or before April 19, 2010.

Make checks payable to San Diego County Rockhoppers.

Fill out the form below and mail to: Steve d'Adolf, 17852 St. Andrews Drive, Poway, CA 92064

CARLSBAD PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

Name _______________________________
Address ______________________________
Town ________________________________
Phone _______________________________

Indicate the number of walkers for each category below:

Number of walkers pre-registering for credit Only _____

Number of walkers pre-registering to walk for free ______

Total pre-registration fees enclosed $_________

A Volkswalk is designed for fun, fitness, and family. It is a walk along a pre-marked route. It is non-competitive and not timed. An adult must accompany children under 12. Anyone who pays the registration fee and completes the distance will receive the event and distance credit. You may walk for free if no credit or award is desired. All are welcome.

Procedures:
Walk, jog, or run at your own pace.

All participants must carry a start card for validation at control points. The card is to be turned in upon completion of the walk.

Disclaimer:
Participants do so at their own risk. The sponsor will make every reasonable effort to make the events safe and enjoyable for all. However, the sponsors, organizers, and the American Volkssport Association cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen articles, accidents, or injury of any kind at any time.

Directions:

From I-5 North or South, exit at Carlsbad Village Drive (Elm Street). Head west on Carlsbad Village Drive. The start point is on the right, just before the railroad tracks between State St. and Carlsbad Blvd.

From I-15, take Highway 78 to I-5, south on I-5 and follow the directions above.