Morro Bay
Year Round Event
Y0664
(Opening January 2004)

10Km Volksmarch

This walk qualifies as a
California Golden Heritage Event

Routes

Beautiful walk includes Natural History Museum, Heron Rookery, shoreline parks, the vibrant Embarcadero, and historic Morro Rock. There are many shops and restaurants along the route. Trail rating 1+, not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers due to 2 sets of stairs.

Start/Finish Point

 Registration is at the 2 Dogs' Café & Internet Cafe, 844 Main Street, Morro Bay CA, which is open Daily 6 am to dusk. This walk is in San Luis Obispo County, CA. The start/finish is at the the Morro Bay Marina. Walk only between dawn and dusk. In the walk binder, you will find Self Addressed Stamped Envelopes (SASE). Please place your start cards and payments into the SASE and drop them in a mailbox.

Directions

• From the North or South

  • Take US-101 to San Luis Obispo

  • Take CA-1 north to Morro Bay

  • Take the First Morro Bay Exit, Morro Bay Blvd.

  • Follow Morro Bay Blvd to main street (about 6 blocks) and turn right.

  • The 2 Dogs' Café is at 844 Main Street.

Host Location Information

Halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Morro Bay is located on the Central Coast of California, just a few miles west of the 101 Freeway and on the picturesque Highway 1. When you arrive in Morro Bay, the first things you notice are the landmark, Morro Rock, and beautiful Morro Bay.

Morro Bay resembles a quaint New England fishing village with it's commercial fishing fleet and many private boats. Along the waterfront is the Embarcadero, full of unique shops, outstanding restaurants, and a collection of local art galleries. A variety of motels and inns, from the economical to the luxurious, also sit along the waterfront with fantastic views of the Bay, Morro Rock and dynamic sunsets over the Pacific horizon.
 

Event Registration Fees

All walkers must register and carry a start card. This event counts towards IVV Achievement Awards.

• IVV/AVA Credit $3.00

• Walk Only Free, No IVV/AVA Credit

Eligibility

These events are open to everyone. An adult must accompany children under 12. Dogs must be on a leash.

Awards

The SLO Soles are currently working on an award design. Please check our web site, www.slosoles.org, for the latest information regarding awards.

Refreshments/Restrooms

Water and restrooms are available at the 2 Dogs' Café, Natural History Museum, Tidewell Park , the historic marker as well as many other locations along the embarcadero.

Miscellaneous

An adult must accompany children under 12. Dogs must be on a leash and owners must clean up after their pets. Every reasonable effort will be taken to make the event safe and enjoyable for everyone. However, the SLO Soles cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen articles, accidents, or injury of any kind.

For Additional Information

Please contact
The SLO Soles
PO Box 553
Templeton, CA 93465
or
email <SLOSoles@slosoles.org>

The SLO Soles are based in Templeton California. We are one of the newest volkssport clubs in California. Our application for AVA membership was granted in June of 2003.