Walking Event:

Judge's SU-TH 11AM-9PM, F-SA 11AM-10PM. Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving. Visitor Center: Mon-Fri, 9-4, Sat, 10-1. Closed Sundays and major holidays. Call to make sure of hours. www.discoverburkecounty.com Walk has four options. Only one event credit even if completing all options. 11 KM includes historic old neighborhoods with homes dating from the 1800's through the 1920's, a picturesque downtown area, a beautiful old courthouse and a shaded greenway along the Catawba River. Saucy squirrels on the greenway love peanuts. Rated 2+. 6/10 KM is along the greenway with views of Catawba River and squirrels and through a large park. Rated 1 and only options suitable for large wheel wheelchairs. 13 KM includes 11KM option with additional neighborhoods and site where Frankie Silver hung for killing her husband. Rated 2+. You can combine city and greenway walks for greater distance. All qualify for Over the Mountain Victory Trail (OVT) Award. Judge's is home of the finest BBQ in western NC