Gettysburg College Challenge Course

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Directions - How Do I Get There?

• From Washington, DC
  Follow I-495 to I-270 north (toward Frederick, MD) to Rte. 15 north. Exit at Steinwehr Ave., which is the first Gettysburg exit. Stay on Steinwehr Ave. for approximately five miles and bear left at the second traffic light onto Baltimore St. Proceed to the traffic circle*. Proceed halfway around the traffic circle and take the second right, which leads north on Carlisle St. Continue north on Carlisle St. to first traffic light - the intersection of Lincoln Ave. and Carlisle. Turn left on Lincoln Ave. Drive to second stop sign (approximately ¼ mile from intersection of Lincoln and Carlisle. You are now on Gettysburg College Campus). Continue approximately 200 yards past second stop sign, and turn left into 1^st parking lot on the left (you will see the football stadium/track just ahead). Drive to opposite end of lot and park near basketball hoops. The Challenge Course is adjacent to the football stadium / track.  



• From Baltimore, MD
  From I-695, take I-795 north to Rte. 140 west to Rte. 97 north. In Gettysburg, Rte. 97 becomes Baltimore St. Proceed to the traffic circle. Proceed halfway around the traffic circle* and take the second right, which leads north on Carlisle St. Continue north on Carlisle St. to first traffic light at the intersection of Lincoln Ave. and Carlisle. Turn left on Lincoln Ave. Drive to second stop sign (approximately ¼ mile from intersection of Lincoln and Carlisle. You are now on Gettysburg College Campus). Continue approximately 200 yards past second stop sign, and turn left into 1^st parking lot on the left (you will see the football stadium/track just ahead). Drive to opposite end of lot and park near basketball hoops. The Challenge Course is adjacent to the football stadium / track.



• From Harrisburg, PA
  Take 15 South approx. 35 miles to Gettysburg/Hunterstown Exit (Look for sign for Gettysburg College). Turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Turn left at the first stop sign onto Business Rte. 15 south. Drive approximately four miles. At 2^nd traffic light (intersection of Lincoln Ave. and Carlisle), continue straight through light, staying on Lincoln Ave. From intersection, drive to second stop sign (approximately ¼ mile from intersection of Lincoln and Carlisle. You are now on Gettysburg College Campus). Continue approximately 200 yards past second stop sign, and turn left into 1^st parking lot on the left (you will see the football stadium/track just ahead). Drive to opposite end of lot and park near basketball hoops. The Challenge Course is adjacent to the football stadium / track.

Please call us at 717-337-6309/6319 if you need any other directions to Gettysburg College.

Attire - What Should I Wear?

All participants should be prepared for all types of weather outside on the course.  We plan on facilitating your Challenge Course experience in most weather conditions.  Once it is determined that the weather is a hindrance on the group performance we will make other arrangements to complete the workshop.  Proper dress is extremely important out on the Challenge Course.

Winter and Early Spring  

During the winter and spring months--it can easily feel 5-10 degrees colder on the Challenge Course due to the wind and exposure. We suggest you wear the following:

• v Several layers of clothing - to ensure that you stay warm and dry.
• v Jacket - wear multiple layers of clothing with a jacket that will protect you from the wind and resist rain-it is easier to remove extra clothing than to not have it at all!
• v Gloves and ski hats go a long way to keep you warm and comfortable
• v Boots or sneakers with wool/pile socks are also important to keep you comfortable.

Remember that you will be out on the Challenge Course during your entire workshop-even though we are doing activities, there are many times we are standing around briefing and debriefing, and it can get quite chilly at times.

Late Spring, Summer, and Early Fall

During the summer and fall months it has tendency to feel hotter on the Course due to the lack of shade.  During Summer and Fall, we recommend the following:

• v Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a baseball hat/visor - These are the most important pieces of protection you can have to protect you from sun exposure during the summer and early fall.
• v Loose fitting shorts/jeans and T-shirts - a key factor in comfort.
• v Sneakers or boots - Please DO NOT wear sandals or any type of shoe that does not provide good ankle support or traction.
• v Rain jacket - Just in case. Also, the mornings can sometimes be cool, so a light jacket will help keep you warm until the sun starts to heat things up in the afternoon.
• v Water bottles - we will always provide water and cups out on the course, but you may have your own favorite water bottle you would like to use. Hydration is extremely important!!!