WARM UP AND SOCIAL TIME STARTS AT 4:45 FOR EARLY  ARRIVALS  ************************* 

WALK STARTS PROMPTLY AT 5:00 PM ************ NO GRACE PERIOD ***************************

Wander along the canal and around the outside island - it's a great walk with a few steps (optional) thrown in.  Walk rating: MODERATE  to ADVANCE: - Variable Terrain: Flat (Optional Steps) Distance:

  Est 3.5 Miles. Time: 1.00-1.50 Hours

 This is a brisk walk! This is not a stroll in the park.  This walk is for advanced walkers (you must be able to keep up with the group).

   You're advised to bring a flashlight during the winter until we get back onto dayl;ight saving time in the middle of March.

 Not dog friendly (stairs)

 Not baby stroller or wheelchair accessible (stairs)

  Flexible Route: There are several places where you can take a shortcut or stop and wait for the rest of the group, if necessary. Or ... pick up the pace and meet up with the group later! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There were many questions about the route because the area is confusing ... please follow this link and it will make sense (I hope): [url=http://www.mapquest.com/maps?name=Long+Beach+Yacht+Club&city=Long+Beach&state=CA&address=6201+E+Appian+Way&zipcode=90803&country=US&latitude=33.752602&longitude=-118.114388&am... Island(s)[/url]

 Route: From Yacht Club, follow Vista Del Golfo (turns in to E Corso Di Napoli) Follow the Riva Alto Canal on the inside of the big island Cross canal at E The Toledo bridge on the far side of the inner island R on Rivo Alto Canal (inner island) Cross to small (outside) island at W Neapolitan Ln (bridge) Walk around the small island Cross back to inner island at W Neapolitan Ln (bridge) Walk completely around the inner island on Rivo Alto Canal Cross back to the big island at E Neapolitan Ln (bridge) Turn right and follow E Corso Di Napoli & Vista Del Golfo back to Yacht Club