San Diego County
Rockhoppers
Walking Club

14Km (8.7 miles) - 200

10Km (6.2 miles) and 5Km (3.1 miles) - 271

For additional information call Steve d'Adolf at (858) 451-2130

Start Location:
Ocean Palms Beach Resort
2950 Ocean Street
Carlsbad, CA

Identify yourself as a walker to the receptionist at the front desk and ask for the walking notebook. This is an honor-system, self-serve activity. Thank you for your cooperation.

Start/Stop Times:
These year-round events can be walked daily.

Although this facility is open 24 hours daily, we request that you walk from DAWN TO DUSK only.

Parking:
Side street parking is available.

Pets:
Leashed pets are allowed on the walk, but NOT ALLOWED ON THE SEAWALL OR BEACH AREAS.

Trail Description:
The trails for both walks are rated 1+. The trails will take you along the beach, residential, and city areas. The trails are mostly paved sidewalks, but there are some dirt shoulders which may pose a problem for baby strollers. There are some long gentle slopes which may prove challenging for wheelchairs.

Fees:
Everyone is welcome to participate, and the events are free. For those that wish to receive IVV credit, the fee is $3.00.

You may walk twice in the same day on the same event for the same fee.

These events count for the earning of IVV Achievement Awards.

This walk qualifies for AVA Special Programs - Railroad Heritage credit.

As with all events, there will be no refunds to those not completing the event.

Start Card:
There is no pre-registration, and everyone must obtain a start card and pay the appropriate fee if credit is desired. All start cards must be returned at the completion of the event.

Upon your return, stamp your books if credit is desired.

Remember, only one EVENT CREDIT for the first half year, and one event credit for the second half year may be entered in the event book for each event. You may participate for DISTANCE CREDIT without limit.

IVV credit is $3.00, others free.

Have a pen or pencil to use at the self-checkpoint.

Miscellaneous:
There are numerous restaurants along the route, in all price ranges.

Water and rest rooms are available along the route.

Disclaimer:
Participants do so at their own risk. Every reasonable effort will be made by the sponsors 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, accident, or injury of any kind at any time.

Special Thanks:
Special thanks to the administrative staff of Ocean Palms Beach Resort for their cooperation in making this year-round walk possible.

It should be noted that Ocean Palms Beach Resort has offered to provide all volkssport participants a 10% discount on rooms at the motel.

Directions:
From I-5 North or South, exit at Carlsbad Village Drive (Elm Avenue) and head west on Carlsbad Village Drive.

Go to the end of Carlsbad Village Drive (Ocean Street) and turn right.

The start point, OCEAN PALMS BEACH RESORT, is on the right