Take a hike

Your guide to volksmarching in and around the U.S. Army Garrisons Baumholder and Wiesbaden

By Donald Seltzer

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Volksmarch Editor

Volksmarching notes

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O The postal code is included in the listings for readers using navigation devices. Exit numbers are being added for those without such devices.

O Readers are asked to pick up extra event brochures and to mail them via MPS to Donald Seltzer, CMR 467 Box 5533, APO AE 09096.

O Many thanks to readers Richard and Donna Glenn, Pat and Cheryl Patterson, and (no first name on the envelope) Lynch for sending brochures. Once again, almost all of the French volksmarch events listed came courtesy of Lynch.

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Weekend of May 12-13

Antrifttal-Ruhlkirchen (36326) -- This one-day event is northeast of Giessen and northwest of Fulda, and offers a marathon in addition to a variety of walking trails and a cycling route. Use Autobahn 5 from Giessen, exit at Alsfeld-Ost (2), then take B-62 to Angenrod. Pick up a secondary road to Seibelsdorf and Ruhlkirchen.

Start: Fest- und Sporthalle at Weihersweg 24 Sunday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 10 and 21 km, plus cycling) and 6-9 a.m. (42 km) Trail: Hilly, woods Award: From previous events or patch and certificate (marathon).

Dudweiler (66125) -- This event, with its variety of trails, is northeast of Saarbrücken and easily reachable from Ramstein and Kaiserslautern. From those communities, use Autobahns 6, 8 and 623 toward Saarbrücken and exit at Saarbrücken-Dudweiler. Follow IVV directional signs to the start.

Start: Bürgerhaus at Am Markt 15 Saturday and Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (5 km), 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (10 km), 6:30 a.m. to noon (15 and 21 km) and 6:30-9 a.m. (42 km) Trails: Unknown Award: None (shorter trails) or patch and certificate (marathon).

Kriegsfeld (67819) -- This event is south of Bad Kreuznach. Use Autobahn 63 toward Alzey and Kaiserslautern, exit at Erbes-Büdesheim (9) and follow a secondary road through Wendelsheim and Mörsfeld to reach the start.

Start: Turn- und Festhalle at Hinter Kirch 10 Saturday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 km), 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: From previous events.

Villmar (65606) -- This event is due east of Limburg in the scenic Naturpark Hochtaunus. Use Autobahn 3 toward Köln and exit at Limburg-Süd. Follow B-8 in the direction of Lindenholzhausen to Niederbrechen where a secondary road will lead to the town of Villmar.

Start: Johann-Christian-Senckenberg-Schule on Ferdinand-Dirichs-Straße Saturday and Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Trails: Hilly, woods Award: From previous events.

Monday, May 14

Saverne, France (67700) -- While distant, the drive is almost entirely on autobahns (albeit a toll road in France) and should be relatively painless to reach. Saverne is not too far from Strasbourg or Haguenau if visit to those cities will add another reason to make the drive. From the KMC, use Autobahn 6 past Saarbrücken and into France where it becomes A 32. Connect with the A 4 toward Strasbourg and use the Saverne exit (45). Follow directional signs to the start. Start: Stade du Haut-Barr “Adrien Zeller” Monday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 and 20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

Wednesday, May 16

Morbach (54497) -- This club's midweek event is northwest of Idar-Oberstein and within a reasonable distance from Baumholder. Morbach is on B-327 just north of the junction with B-269. Use B-422 from Idar-Oberstein to reach B-269. From Baumholder, connect with B-41/269 to head north on B-269 to reach Morbach.

Start: Sportlerheim in the Alfons-Jakobs-Stadion at Industriestraße 5b Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (6 and 10 km) Trail: Hilly, woods Award: None.

Thursday, May 17

Oberelbert (56412) -- Looking for a midweek challenge? This Thursday event offers 42- and 50-kilometer trails among its choices. Use Autobahn 3 past Limburg, exit at Montabaur (40) to connect with B-49 toward Koblenz. Continue on B-49 until the Kaserne/Niederelbert exit to connect with a secondary road leading to Oberelbert.

Start: Stelzenbachhalle Thursday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km), 6-9 a.m. (42 km) and 6-8 a.m. (50 km) Trails: Fairly hilly, mostly woods Award: From previous events or patch and certificate (marathon).

Siersburg-Saar (66780) -- This event on Germany’s Father’s Day is northwest of Saarlouis and available to KMC’s wanderers with a day’s leave from work. Use Autobahns 6 and 8 past Saarbrücken and Saarlouis. Exit at Rehlingen (7) and take a secondary road leading to the start at Siersburg.

Start: Niedtalhalle on Zur Niedtalhalle Thursday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km), and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trails: Unknown Award: None.

Weekend of May 19-20

Brücken (66904) -- This Saarland event is just northwest of Miesau and easily reached by wanderers in various American communities. From the KMC area, use Autobahn 6 toward Neunkirchen. Take the Bruchmühlbach-Miesau exit (11) and follow secondary roads through Schönenberg-Miesau to B-423 and Brücken. From the Baumholder area, use Autobahn 62 toward Landstuhl and exit at Glan-Münchweiler (8). Take a minor road to Glan-Münchweiler in order to connect with B-423. Head south to Brücken and the start.

Start: Turnhalle on Feldstraße Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 11 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

Niederkail (54526) -- This club's walk has always been highly recommended for the friendly nature of the event as well as for its scenic trails through the surrounding countryside. With the location east of Spangdahlem Air Base, it's not too far for volksmarchers from Baumholder and the KMC. From Baumholder, use Autobahns 1 and 60 toward Trier and Wittlich, take the Landsheid exit (9) and travel west on B-50 to Niederkail. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6, 62 and 60 toward Trier, Koblenz and Spangdahlem. Exit at Landsheid (9) and use B-50 to reach the start at Niederkail.

Start: Kailbachhalle on Brückenstraße Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trails: Hilly, fields and woods Award: None.

Reisbach (66793) -- This event is southwest of Baumholder and west of Kaiserslautern in the Saarland area. From the Kaiserslautern/Ramstein area, use Autobahns 6 and 8 toward Saarlouis and exit at Heusweiler. Follow B-268 in the direction of Lebach to pick up a secondary road to Reisbach. From Baumholder, use Autobahn 62 toward Trier. Connect with Autobahn 1 toward Saarbrücken and exit at Eppelborn. Take B-10 toward Lebach and B-268 toward Heusweiler; a secondary road will lead to the start at Reisbach.

Start: Lohwieshalle on Lohwiese Straße Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 6 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trails: Unknown Award: None.

Wörsdorf/Taunus (65510) -- This event is north of Wiesbaden on the edge of the Naturpark Hochtaunus. Wooded trails offer walkers scenic views after a long, uphill start. Take Autobahn 3 toward Limburg, exiting at Idstein to follow B-275 and a minor road will lead to the start at Wörsdorf. From Wiesbaden and Mainz use B-417 and B-275 north toward Limburg and Idstein to reach Wörsdorf.

Start: Gemeindehalle at Jahnstraße 4 Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 11 and 20 km) Trail: Very hilly, woods Award: From previous events.

Weekend of May 26-28

Bad Marienberg (56470) -- Although it's a bit of a drive, this German holiday event offers a volksmarch triathlon with walking, swimming and cycling. Participants are rewarded with scenic views of the Hoher Westerwald region. From Giessen use Autobahn 45 toward Herborn and Siegen and exit at Herborn-West to use B-255 and B-414. Drive west toward Hachenburg and watch for IVV directional signs.

Start: Turnhalle on Kirburger Straße (walking and cycling) and MarienBad at Bismarckstraße 65 Monday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6, 10 and 20 km, plus cycling) and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (swim) Trails: Hilly, wooded areas Award: Decorative ceramic frog sculpture.

Erckartswiller, France (67290) -- This French volksmarch requires a bit of driving but lends itself to the exploration of the town of Haguenau, all of which requires time off from work given its Monday date. The event is south of Zweibrücken and roughly midway between that city and Strasbourg. From the KMC, use Autobahn 6 past Saarbrücken and into France where it becomes A 32. Connect with the A 4 toll road toward Strasbourg and use the Sarre-Union exit (43). Follow D 1061 to Drulingen and Asswiller to pick up D 9 past Petersbach. Connect with D 7 at La Petite-Pierre and drive in the direction of Weiterswiller and Sparsbach. At the D 7 and D 113 split, take a minor road to the start at Erckartswiller. Start: Hangar de la batteuse Monday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 and 20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

Gladbach (54518) -- If you don’t mind making the drive to Bitburg or Spangdahlem, then here’s another event in that area on the German holidays of Pfingstsonntag and Pfingstmontag. From Baumholder, use Autobahns 1 and 60 toward Trier and Wittlich, take the Wittlich-West exit (10) and follow secondary roads through Dreis and Heidweiler to the start at Gladbach. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6, 62 and 60 toward Trier, Koblenz and Spangdahlem. Exit at Wittlich-West (10) and use secondary roads through Dreis and Heidweiler to reach Gladbach.

Start: Heckenlandhalle at Peter-Mergen Straße 2 Monday and Tuesday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Trails: Unknown but expect hilly, fields and woods Award: None.

Longuich-Kirsch (54340) -- Look for this event, located on the Mosel River northeast of Trier, to be an option for volksmarchers in Baumholder and the KMC. From Baumholder, make your way to Autobahn 1 and head toward Trier. Use the Mehring exit (131) to connect with a secondary road through Fell to the start in Longuich. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6, 62 and 1 toward Trier. Take the Mehring exit (131) and follow the secondary road through Fell to Longuich.

Start: Festhall Haubrich at Weinstraße 3 Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trails: Unknown but expect somewhat hilly, woods Award: None.

Sitterswald (66271) -- You'll find this walk on the French-German border south of Saarbrücken near the town of Kleinblittersdorf. From the KMC, use Autobahn 6 and 620 to Saarbrücken. Take the first exit (unknown name and number but should indicate B-51) to connect with B-51 at the end of the ramp and turn left to head south toward Sarreguemines. Immediately after leaving Kleinblittersdorf (and before entering Auersmacher), turn left onto Kappellenstraße to follow it and IVV signs to the Sitterswald start.

Start: Mehrzweckhalle on Nauwieserstraße Saturday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5, 10 and 15 km) Sunday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 15 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

Strasbourg-Cronenbourg, France (67200) -- This event requires a long drive -- there's no way around that -- but it’s worth the effort to spend the day in the beautiful and interesting city of Strasbourg. From the KMC, take Autobahn 6 past Saarbrücken toward Metz, then French Autobahn 4 to Strasbourg. Use the Cronenbourg exit (51) and follow Marche Populaire signs to the start in this Strasbourg neighborhood.

Start: Gymnase du Rieth on Rue du Rieth Saturday: 1-7 p.m. (11 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

Weekend of June 2-3

Differten (66787) -- This walk is west of Saarbrücken. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 620 past Saarbrücken and toward Saarlouis. Exit at Wadgassen (4b) and use minor roads through Wadgassen to the start at Differten.

Start: Bisttalhalle on Pater-Lorson-Straße Saturday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (15 and 20 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (15 and 20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

Ober-Ramstadt/Rohrbach (64372) -- The club of which I’m a member celebrates 25 years with this very scenic event. Participants will enjoy the beautiful Odenwald countryside in the comfortable temperatures of early summer. Use the Darmstart-Eberstadt exit (27) of Autobahn 5 and B-426 or the Reinheim/Roßdorf exit of B-26. IVV signs will lead to the start at Rohrbach.

Start: Bürgerhaus Rohrbach at Dr.-Horst-Schmidt-Straße 2 Saturday: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (6 and 11 km) and 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 11 and 20 km) Trail: Somewhat hilly, fields Award: From previous events.

Reichweiler (66871) -- This walk may be found literally just down the road from the Baumholder community. It's a pretty area and easy to find -- just head down the hill toward Freisen and watch for signs to Reichweiler. From Baumholder use the road to Freisen, pick up a secondary road through Eckersweiler to Reichweiler. From the KMC, take Autobahns 6 and 62 toward Trier and exit at Reichweiler (6).

Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 6 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trails: Hilly, wooded areas and fields Award: Beer mug.

Weekend of June 9-10

Allendorf (56370) -- Expect a pretty walk in the Naturpark Rhein-Taunus northwest of Wiesbaden. Use Autobahn 3 toward Limburg, exit at Bad Camberg (44) and follow a secondary road to Beuerbach, Ketternschwalbach and Panrod. Change roads to head toward Burgschwalbach and Zollhaus and connect with B-274 to reach the start.

Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus at Hauptstraße 67 Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: From previous events.

Schwedelbach (67685) -- With this event just a short 6 kilometers north of Ramstein, and a fair number of Americans living in town, there’s really no excuse not to participate. Use minor roads from Ramstein through Miesenbach and Mackenbach to reach the start at Schwedelbach.

Start: Sportplatz Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 11 and 20 km) Trails: Slightly hilly, woods and fields Award: From previous events.

Seibersbach (55444) -- This event is west of Bingen and adjacent to the scenic Hunsrück region. The town and its walk are easily reached. Use Autobahn 61 toward Koblenz and exit at Stromberg (46). Follow an unnumbered road 4-5 miles in the direction of Rheinböllen then pick up the road to Seibersbach.

Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus on Soonwaldstraße Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: Tea light.

Weekend of June 16-17

Bad Kreuznach (55545) -- Former residents will enjoy a return visit to their one-time home. Trails run through city parks and wooded areas, and along the Ellerbach River. From points east use Autobahn 60 west to Bingen, then follow B-41 to Bad Kreuznach. Follow IVV directional signs to the start.

Start: Don Bosco-Schule on Ellerbach Straße Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Trail: Slightly hilly, neighborhoods, fields and woods Award: From previous events.

Kordel (54306) -- Wanderers will find this event north of Trier, Germany's oldest city. From Baumholder, use Autobahns 1 and 602 to Trier. Exit at Trier-Ehrang and use B-52 and B-422 to Kordel and the start. From Kaiserslautern, Ramstein and Landstuhl, use Autobahns 6, 62, 1 and 602 to Trier and the Trier-Ehrang exit. Connect with B-54 and B-422 to reach the start at Kordel.

Start: Turnhalle on Friedhofstraße Saturday: 1-6 p.m. (6 and 11 km) and 1-5 p.m. (20 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 11 and 20 km) Trail: Unknown, but expect hilly, woods and fields Award: None.

St Jean-Saverne, France (66700) -- This French volksmarch puts participants within easy reach of Strasbourg where one may enjoy a meal and some sightseeing. From the KMC, use Autobahn 6 past Saarbrücken and into France where it becomes A 32. Connect with the A 4 toll road toward Strasbourg and use the Saverne exit (45). Use D 716 and D 619 to reach the start at St Jean-Saverne. Start: Salle polyvalente on Route de Monswiller Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 and 20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

Weekend of June 23-24

Cocheren, France (57800) -- This event is just west of the French border southwest of Saarbrücken and east of St. Avold. Volksmarchers will find the event easily reached via Autobahn 6. From the KMC, use A-6 past Saarbrücken toward the border, continuing toward Metz as it becomes A320 in France. While the brochure suggests the use of exit 41, a review of Google maps indicates an easier method might be to use exit 42. Take N3 in the direction of Merlebach and D29 south to Cocheren.

Start: Salle Schumann at the Place de la Fontaine Sunday: 7 a.m. to noon (10 and 20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

Fulda-Haimbach (36041) -- The start of this event is about 2 miles northwest of Fulda’s long-closed Sickels Army Air Field in the town of Haimbach. From points south, head to Hanau and use Autobahn 66 to the Fulda-Süd exit (53). Take B-27 north to B-458 and B-254 to reach a minor road leading to Haimbach.

Start: Sportlerheim on Eichhornstraße Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7-11 a.m. (20 km) Trail: Hilly, fields and woods Award: From previous events.

Heimbach/Nahe (55779) -- Wanderers will find this enjoyable walk midway between Neubrücke and Baumholder. From Baumholder, use the secondary road leading to Neubrücke. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 62 to the Birkenfeld exit (4), then follow a minor road through Hoppstädten-Weiersbach to Heimbach.

Start: Besenbinderhalle on In der Au Saturday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6, 10 and 20 km) Sunday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 10 and 20 km) Trails: Hilly, wooded areas Award: None.

Höchst-Hassenroth (64739) -- Formerly located at Otzberg-Hering, this event moved down the road and a little further into the scenic Odenwald. Use the Eberstadt exit (27) of Autobahn 5 and B-426 or the Reinheim/Roßdorf exit of B-26. IVV signs will lead past Hering to the start at Hassenroth.

Start: Mehrzweckhalle am Sportplatz Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Trail: Hilly, mostly woods Award: From previous events.

Holz/Saar (66265) -- This Saarland event is north of Saarbrücken and west of Neunkirchen. From the Kaiserslautern/Ramstein area, use Autobahns 6, 8 and 1 toward Saarlouis and Saarbrücken. Exit at Quierscheid (144) to follow IVV directional signs to the start at Holz. From the Baumholder area, use Autobahns 62 and 1 toward Saarbrücken and exit at Quierschied (144). Follow signs a short distance to Holz.

Start: Glück-Auf-Halle on Glück-Auf-Weg Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (21 km) Trails: Unknown Award: None.

Weekend of June 30-July 1

Schwollen (55767) -- This walk is due west of Idar-Oberstein and offers a variety of trail lengths. From Baumholder, pick up B-41 near Neubrücke and head north. Connect with B-269 at Birkenfeld to find minor roads at Hambachtal and Hattgenstein that lead to Schwollen. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 62 to the Birkenfeld exit (4). Take B-269 north to a secondary road leading through Hattgenstein to reach Schwollen.

Start: Sportheim SV Schwollen on Am Sportplatz Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 12 km), 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km), 6-9 a.m. (42 km) and 6-8 a.m. (50 km) Trail: Unknown, expect fairly hilly, woods Award: Stone swan figurine (shorter trails) or patch and certificate (marathon trails).

Weekend of July 7-8

Altrich (54518) -- If you don’t mind making the drive to Bitburg or Spangdahlem, then here’s an event in that area. From Baumholder, use Autobahns 1 and 60 toward Trier and Wittlich, take the Wittlich-Mitte exit (125) and follow secondary roads in the direction of Bernkastel-Kues and Altrich to reach the start. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6, 62 and 60 toward Trier, Koblenz and Spangdahlem. Exit at Wittlich-Mitte (125) and follow signs for Bernkastel-Kues and Altrich. From Bitburg, use Autobahn 60 and exit at Wittlich-West (10). Head toward Wittlich and follow signs for Altrich.

Start: Altreia-Halle on Schulstraße Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5 and 11 km) and 6:30-11 a.m. (20 km) Trails: Unknown but expect hilly, fields and woods Award: None.

Weekend of July 14-15

Otterberg-Drehenthalerhof (67697) -- This event is located just a few kilometers north of Kaiserslautern and west of Sembach. From Baumholder, make your way to Autobahn 62 and head toward Kaiserslautern, connecting with Autobahn 6. Use the Kaiserslautern-West exit (15) to pick up secondary roads to Otterbach and Otterberg; from there take a minor road to Drehenthalerhof and the start. From the KMC area, take Autobahn 6’s Kaiserslautern-West exit (15) and B-270 north toward Idar-Oberstein. Connect with secondary roads through Otterbach and Otterberg to pick up the minor road to Drehenthalerhof.

Start: Bürgerhaus Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Hilly, woods and fields Award: From previous events.

Sohren (55487) -- This walk puts you near Hahn airport, home of Ryanair. Events in the Hunsrück area are always pretty and this one shouldn't be an exception. Drivers should make their way to B-50 using the Rheinböllen exit (45) of Autobahn 61 or B-421 from Idar-Oberstein or Bad Kreuznach. Once on B-50, drive in the direction of Bernkastel-Kues. Sohren is at the bottom of a triangle formed by routes B-421, B-327 and B-50.

Start: Bürgerhalle at Talstraße 1 Saturday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Sunday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 6 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trails: Fairly hilly, woods and fields Award: None.

Weekend of July 21-22

Aarbergen-Panrod (65326) -- This event is north of Wiesbaden in the scenic Naturpark Rhein-Taunus. Use Autobahn 3's Bad Camberg exit (44) and a minor road leading to the start at Panrod. Wiesbaden's readers may alternately use B-417 toward Limburg until reaching a minor road to Ketternschwalbach and Panrod.

Start: Palmbachhalle on Kettenbacher Weg Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 11 km), 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) and 6-11 a.m. (30 km) Trails: Hilly, woods Award: None.

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