| Sponsor: | Central Coast Peregrine Pathfinders Volkssport Club (AVA 876/CA 59) |
| Sanction Nr: | YRE 1963 |
| Location: |  Cottage
Inn by the Sea
2351 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 805-773-4617 Reservations 1-888-440-8400 |
| Start/Finish
Times: |
The hotel front desk is open 24/7. However, you can only walk between dawn and dusk. |
| Distance: | 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) |
| Trail
Information: |
The route is rated by the AVA as a “1.” This means it is on paved surfaces. This walk is along the Bob Jones "City to the Sea" Bike trail and walkway. The actual walk starting point is about four miles north of Pismo Beach. please see directions on the walk instructions. |
| Driving
Directions: |
From the south:
From the north:
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| Awards |
 For
2008, the CCPP hopes to over a new patch that will show the Pooter walking in
one of our many events. Stay tuned.The Pooter Patches from 2001 (showing Pooter along the Solvang YRE route), 2002 (showing Pooter walking in La Purisima Mission State Historical Park, site of our March 2002 event), 2003 (showing Pooter walking by the Minuteman III ICBM along the VAFB YRE route), and 2004 (showing Pooter walking by a map of California with "our" counties highlighted) are available as "B" awards; however, the city tabs are no longer available. To see a complete list of your "B" award choices, click here. |
| Fees: | Ask for the "volksmarch book" at the customer service counter.
Every participant must register, sign the liability waiver, carry a start
card, and turn the start card in at the end of the event. Fees are:
* "A" patch & IVV Credit $7.00 * "B" award & IVV Credit $4.00 * Location Tab Additional $1.00 * IVV/AVA Credit Only $3.00 * Participation Only Free Note: Awards are not kept at the start/finish. They will be mailed to you at no additional cost. |
| IVV Credit: | You are eligible for IVV Individual Achievement Awards program event credit only once during each half year (January - June and July - December). Of course, you earn distance credit every time you complete the course. |
| Miscellaneous: | Water and restrooms are available at a couple of public buildings near the start of the trail. Every reasonable effort has been taken to make this event safe and enjoyable for everyone. However, the Central Coast Peregrine Pathfinders cannot be held responsible for any lost of stolen articles, accidents, or injury of any kind. |
| Weather: |  We
won't try predicting the weather for your walk. However, if you would
like information on current conditions and a five-day forecast, visit the
Buellton page on Accuweather. |
| Trailmaster: |
Our Trail Master for this event is Carlos H. Gama, Jr., 4920 Alamo Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422-3506, 805-440-0144 (cell) e-mail cgamajr@yahoo.com. |
| Host
City Information: |
The History of people at Pismo Beach starts at least 9,000 years ago with the Chumash Indians, who referred to the area as a place to find pismu, or tar, to seal their canoes to make them ocean worthy. Others say the Pismo clam gave its name to Pismo Beach. The clams were once plentiful, but due to harvesting by humans and sea otters, the supply has been reduced and clam digging is rationed. The City is part of the original 8,838 acre Rancho Pismo. Rancho Pismo was granted to Jose Ortega by Manuel Rinemo Goriod on November 18, 1840. Ortega is thought to have built a small adobe which later became part of the Price Adobe. Back in 1881, Pismo's original wharf opened for business. Taking off from a point below the present Main Street, remnants of the pilings may still be seen at very low tides. The town of Pismo Beach was established in 1891 in anticipation of the Southern Pacific Railroad and tourists. Its founder, John Price, was correct, and today Pismo Beach has a thriving tourist industry. |
| Event
Registration Log: (Hometowns
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Walkers from over 30 states have enjoyed the year round event (YRE) trails of the CCPP. This trail opens on Jan1,2008 and we hope will be enjoyed by all. |
