Winston Wanderers Walking Club

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Enjoy walking with a group that enjoys walking

  Walk with people who enjoy walking. Set a pace which allows you to enjoy the scenery. Our 10 kilometer walks are in areas of historical interest or scenic beauty such as parks and in conjunction with events of community interest. The Winston Wanderers Walking Club is located in the Piedmont of North Carolina, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point.  The club is affiliated with The Tarheel State Walkers VolksSports Association (TSWVA), The American VolksSports Association (AVA), and The International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV). We hold weekend walks in the Central North Carolina area and have permanent trails located throughout the state.

To learn more about our club or join us, look at our club brochure here.

 

 NEWS and UPDATES

   

Meetings in December and January Combined

   We usually do not hold a meeting in December and the January meeting would have been the day after we return from the Savannah bus trip.  It was decided to cancel both meetings and hold a brief meeting on January First after the group walk of the Downtown/ Old Salem Year Round Event.

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 UPCOMING GROUP WALKS

 

OLD SALEM ON 1/1:  The Winston Wanderers will hold their annual New Years Day walk.  It will start at  10 AM in the parking lot of the Old Salem Visitors Center.  After the walk, the Rubios will host a get-together at their house which is near the start point.  Directions will be provided at the group walk.            

UPTOWN CHARLOTTE ON 1/2: The Metrolina Walkers will meet at the Uptown YMCA at 10 AM to do the revised Uptown trail.  The Uptown YMCA is on the second floor of the Wachovia Center in downtown Charlotte.  This walk was usually held on 1/1 but has been moved so that walkers can do both a 1/1 walk and this walk.

BURLINGTON ON 1/16 :  We will start at 10 AM at the Burlington YMCA at 11346 South Main Street.  As always, a group lunch is planned for those who wish to attend.  From I-85/I-40 take exit 143, NC62/Alamance Rd. Go north 1.5 mile and turn right on US70 (being careful not to turn too far right onto NC54). Pass through 2 traffic lights (Burlington City Park is on right), then bear right on Main St. to YMCA on right.

SALISBURY ON 1/23:  Meet at 10 AM in the parking lot behind the Visitors Center on Innes Street.  From I-85, take exit 76 into the downtown.  Turn right at the second light after crossing the bridge over the railroad and turn right into the first parking lot.

HICKORY ON 1/28:  The Winston Wanderers will host a walk starting at 10 am.  The start point is the Outdoor Supply Company, 252 Union Square.  A group lunch will follow the walk.

HOW TO GET THERE: From I-40 take exit 125, Lenoir Rhyne Blvd. If westbound turn right and if eastbound turn left on Lenoir Rhyne Blvd. Follow about 1.3 mile to major intersection with Tate Blvd to the right and 1st Avenue to the left.. Turn Left on 1st Ave. Cross Hwy 127 and continue 2 blocks to Center Street. Turn right on Center St, cross the railroad tracks and immediately turn left on Main Ave. Follow Main Ave across 2nd St NW into Union Square. There is ample free parking in Union Square and along Main Ave on both sides of Union Square but use caution to avoid the 2 hour limited spots.

MOCKSVILLE ON 2/6:  Meet at the Davie Family YMCA for a 10 AM start to the walk.  The swim is available for those who wish.  HOW TO GET THERE: From Winston-Salem: I-40 west to Exit 174.  Left off ramp to Hwy 158 and turn right to Cemetery St. Turn right and YMCA is on right.  From Statesville: I-40 east to Exit 169. Right on Hwy 64.  At 3rd light turn left onto Gaither for 1 block, then left on Main St. to Cemetery St.  Left to YMCA.

 

 

 

 

Winston-Salem Year Round Walks

The Winston Wanderers have finally found a new home for the starting point for our 3 Winston-Salem walks. I would like to thank the Visitors Center for hosting the start box for the past years. During a time of economic downturn, the Visitors center had to cut hours for the weekends--our main walking time. The new starting point will be just around the corner at the new Gateway YWCA.

Gateway YWCA
1300 South Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
336-354-1589.

HOURS: M-F 5:45 AM- 9 PM, Sat 7 AM - 5 PM, Sun 1 PM- 5 PM

HOW TO GET THERE: From Business I-40 take the Cherry Street exit (EXIT 5C). IF WESTBOUND, turn right on Cherry to 2nd Street and right on 2nd Street to Liberty Street. Follow Liberty as it changes to Old Salem Rd. to traffic circle and go halfway around. Turn on first right after Waughtown St. and follow around
building to entrance. IF EASTBOUND turn right on Marshall Street to W Salem Ave. Turn left W Salem Ave to traffic circle and go halfway around. Turn on first right after Waughtown St. and follow around building to entrance.

There is also a re-worked trail to celebrate the occasion. (It is still a 10 km walk - editor)

MOUNT AIRY YEAR ROUND EVENT START POINT:

  The shortened hours and limited days they were open led to the move from the Gertrude Smith House. We want to thank them for the many years that they have hosted the box there and Dr. Robert Smith House. The New starting point will be at the visitor’s center, under the time clock in the middle of downtown. The box was moved today 9/30/09, so feel free to go and welcome them to our family.

Mount Airy Visitors Center
200 N. Main, Mt. Airy, NC 27030
336-786-6116 or 1-800-948-0949

Hours Mon - Fri 8:30 am –5:00 pm, Sat 10 am. - 4 pm, Sun 1 pm – 4 pm

HOW TO GET THERE: From 1-77 exit 101 (1-74) to exit 17, US 52 north toward Mt. Airy. From the south: take US 52 north to Mt. Airy. Follow US 52 Bypass and exit right on NC-89 (Mt. Airy/Galax). At traffic light continue straight on NC-89 East (Independence Blvd), through 5 more traffic lights to Renfro St. Turn right onto Renfro, go to Moore St and turn right, then into parking lot. The Visitors Center will be at the corner of Main and Moore Sts. (At the time clock, 1½ short blocks up Moore).

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