Ogdensburg 1812 Walk

	EVENT DATES: 4/1/12 - 11/30/12 AVA SANCTION NUMBER: 92037 2012/Y1432 START LOCATION: Dobisky Visitor's Center 100 Riverside Ave. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Ask for the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Walk Box at the front desk to sign in and pick up the walk directions. DISTANCES: 5K and 10K 1812 HISTORY: The Americans under Major Benjamin Forsyth made several raids on British supplies across the frozen St. Lawrence River in the winter of 1813. On February 22, 1813, the British attacked Ogdensburg to remove the American threat to British supply lines. The Americans initially were able to hold off the enemy as the British guns became stuck in snow drifts. However, as the larger British force threatened to surround the Americans, they retreated, enabling the British to take control of the town. The British burned the American boats and schooners that were frozen in the ice, and carried off artillery and other military supplies. TRAIL: Trail Rating 2B STROLLERS: Medium WHEELCHAIRS: Medium PETS: Yes RESTROOMS: Yes SPECIAL CLASSIFICATIONS: Diners, Forts of the United States, Murals, Walking America's Trails START TIMES: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (to 9:00 PM in summer) AWARDS/WALK FEES: “A” Award (Pin) & IVV Credit: $7.00 Pin Only (No Credit): $5.00 IVV Credit Only: $3.00 Free Walker (No Credit, No Pin) CONTACT: Daryl Giles - 315-646-1000 x 200 daryl@seawaytrail.com SPONSOR: Great Lakes Seaway Trail Volkssport Association (AVA 0960) The American Volkssport Association sanctions this event and the event counts toward IVV Achievement Awards. You may participate for distance credit without limit. DISCLAIMER: The sponsor and town cannot be liable for accidents, thefts, or material damage. Every effort will be made by the sponsors to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event. START LOCATION MAP: Follow Great Lakes Seaway Trail, (Rt 12 N which becomes Rt 37 to Ogdensburg). In Ogdensburg, bear left at Rt 68 (Main Street), follow signs for Remington Museum. Turn Left onto State St.. Left onto Riverside Ave.

Great Lakes Seaway Trail Volkssport Association

EVENT DATES: 4/1/12 - 11/30/12

AVA SANCTION NUMBER: 92037 2012/Y1432

START LOCATION:
Dobisky Visitor's Center
100 Riverside Ave.
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Ask for the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Walk Box at the front desk to sign in and pick up the walk directions.

DISTANCES: 5K and 10K

1812 HISTORY: The Americans under Major Benjamin Forsyth made several raids on British supplies across the frozen St. Lawrence River in the winter of 1813. On February 22, 1813, the British attacked Ogdensburg to remove the American threat to British supply lines. The Americans initially were able to hold off the enemy as the British guns became stuck in snow drifts. However, as the larger British force threatened to surround the Americans, they retreated, enabling the British to take control of the town. The British burned the American boats and schooners that were frozen in the ice, and carried off artillery and other military supplies.

TRAIL: Trail Rating 2B

STROLLERS: Medium

WHEELCHAIRS: Medium

PETS: Yes

RESTROOMS: Yes

SPECIAL CLASSIFICATIONS: Diners, Forts of the United States, Murals, Walking America's Trails

START TIMES: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (to 9:00 PM in summer)
Pin
AWARDS/WALK FEES:
“A” Award (Pin) & IVV Credit: $7.00
Pin Only (No Credit): $5.00
IVV Credit Only: $3.00
Free Walker (No Credit, No Pin)

CONTACT:
Daryl Giles - 315-646-1000 x 200
daryl@seawaytrail.com

SPONSOR: Great Lakes Seaway Trail Volkssport Association (AVA 0960)
The American Volkssport Association sanctions this event and the event counts toward IVV Achievement Awards. You may participate for distance credit without limit.

DISCLAIMER: The sponsor and town cannot be liable for accidents, thefts, or material damage. Every effort will be made by the sponsors to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event.

START LOCATION MAP:

Follow Great Lakes Seaway Trail, (Rt 12 N which becomes Rt 37 to Ogdensburg). In Ogdensburg, bear left at Rt 68 (Main Street), follow signs for Remington Museum. Turn Left onto State St.. Left onto Riverside Ave.