San Diego County
Rockhoppers
Walking Club

Sanction Number:

10Km (6.2 miles) and 5Km (3.1 miles) - PA73378

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

For additional information call Tom Escher at (760) 746-0897

Start Location:
Best Western Hacienda Hotel Old Town
4041 Harney Street
San Diego, CA

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

Start/Stop Times:
This year-round event can be walked daily from January 1 to December 31, 2007.

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

Parking:
Available at the Old Town Trolley Station, Old Town State Historical Park, an along area streets.

**Railway Access:
The Coaster and San Diego Trolley stop at the Old Town Station.

Amtrak stops in downtown San Diego, where the trolley can be used to get back to Old Town.

Pets:
Leashed pets are allowed on the walk.

Trail Description:
The trail starts at the Best Western Hacienda Hotel, goes through Heritage Park, and then goes uphill for about 1/2 mile on sidewalks through Heritage type residential area to Mission Hills Nursery which was started in 1910. The route continues through more Heritage type areas, Presidio Park, along old San Diego State Historical Park, and back to the start point.

The walk is rated 2 due to the hill at the start of the walk.

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.

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 the Best Western Hacienda Hotel for their cooperation in making this year-round walk possible.

The hotel is centrally located, and an excellent choice for people who want to stay near, and visit the Old Town San Diego area.

Directions:
From I-5 Heading North: Exit at Old Town Avenue, turn right on Old Town Avenue.
From I-5 Heading South: Exit at Old Town Avenue, turn left on Old Town Avenue.
From I-8 Heading West: Take I-5 South to Old Town Avenue.

Once on Old Town Avenue, proceed to San Diego Avenue and turn left. Go to Harney Street and turn right. Go back 1/2 block to the Best Western Hacienda Hotel Old Town on your right.