WARM UP AND SOCIAL TIME STARTS AT 3:45 FOR EARLY ARRIVALS.
******** FAST WALKERS ONLY ***********
WALK STARTS PROMPTLY AT 4:00 PM ********* NO GRACE PERIOD **********
Meetup starts by the cement bench where Appian Way meets the water.
Walk along the canal and around the outside island - it's a great walk with a few steps (optional) thrown in. Walk rating: ADVANCE: - Variable Terrain: Flat (Optional Steps) Distance:
Est 3.5 Miles. Time: 1.00 Hour
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). If you are just starting to exercise or walk, this is not the walk for you.
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Not dog friendly (stairs)
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Not baby stroller or wheelchair accessible (stairs)
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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 the cement bench (where Appian Way meets the water), 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 starting point.