Fall Bivouac 2011
FROM WASHINGTON, DC Take I-66 West towards Front Royal. Exit I-66 at Exit #6 (Front Royal). Turn left off the ramp onto 340 south. Cross the river and turn right at the light onto Route 55 west (John Marshall Highway). Go 5.1 miles to Waterlick. Turn left onto VA-678 (Fort Valley Road). Drive 7 miles, going through the George Washington National Forest. Look for Secret Passage Ranch on your left. Go to the red barn! F
ROM RICHMOND Take I-95 north toward Washington, DC. Take Exit #133 (US-17 towards Warrenton). Turn left on to US-29 (BR-North), turn left onto Broadview Avenue. Stay straight to go onto US-17 (BR North) which turns into US-17 North. Turn left. Enter I-66 and go west towards Front Royal. Exit I-66 at Exit #6 (Front Royal). Turn left off the ramp onto US-340 South. Cross the river and turn right at the light onto Route 55 west (John Marshall Highway). Go 5.1 miles to Waterlick. Turn left onto VA-678 (Fort Valley Road). Drive 7 miles, going through the George Washington National Forest. Look for Secret Passage Ranch on your left. Go to the red barn!
FROM HAGERSTOWN & POINTS NORTH Take I-81 South towards Winchester. Proceed past Winchester and get off I-81 at Exit #298 (Strasburg). Turn left off the exit on to US-11 south toward Strasburg. Once in town, turn left at the light onto VA-55 East (John Marshall Highway) and go about 5 miles. You will come to Waterlick. Turn right on to VA-678 (Fort Valley Road). Drive 7 miles, going through the George Washington National Forest. Look for Secret Passage Ranch on your left. Go to the red barn!
FROM STAUNTON & POINTS SOUTH Take I-81 North towards Winchester. Get off I-81 at Exit #296 (Strasburg / VA 55). You are on VA-55 (John Marshall Highway). Turn right off the exit and proceed two miles to US-11 SouthTurn right. Once in town, turn left at the light, continuing on VA-55 East, and go about 5 miles. You will come to Waterlick. Turn right on to VA-678 (Fort Valley Road). Drive 7 miles, going through the George Washington National Forest. Look for Secret Passage Ranch on your left. Go to the red barn!
The 3me régiment d’infanterie de ligne is pleased to announce the first annual Virginia bivouac event. The theme of the 2011 event has not yet been determined.
This will be a Sat. event (arrive Friday, leave Sunday). We have a good bivouac site.
Please come out and join us. The success of this event will help us establish a long-lasting partnership with this location for future events in the years to come.
Hope to see you there!
VIVE L’EMPEREUR!
For those who require a hotel:
The Hotel Strasburg Located in the heart of Strasburg, the Hotel Strasburg is a landmark with a fantastic restaurant and a unique lodging experience. About 12 miles away! 213 S. Holliday Street, Strasburg, VA 22657 Toll free 800.348.8327 or 540.465.9191 Fax: 540.465.4788 www.hotelstrasburg.com
The Hampton Inn Nestled in the corner of Rt. 522 and Rt. 66 in Front Royal. Cozy and quaint in the Shenandoah Valley and at the entrance of Sky Line Drive. The latest upgrades and decorated to look inviting and homey. Located about 13 miles from the ranch. 9800 Winchester Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630 Tel: 540.635.1882 Fax: 540.635.9779 Click here for their website.
