| Host
Club: |
Menominee River
Volkssport Club (Club Info) |
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Start Location:
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Holiday
Inn Express
1535 North Stephenson Avenue (US-2)
Iron Mountain, Michigan |
| Hours: |
Daily, dawn to dusk |
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Rating:
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3 (Scale
1-5, 5 most difficult.)
Strollers and wheelchairs will
experience difficulty. |
Special
Programs:
(Details) |
1.
America's Firehouses ●
Iron Mountain Fire Department
2.
Historic Churches ●
Immaculate Conception Church
3.
Honoring Law Enforcement
● Iron Mountain Police Department
4. Museum Walk America ● Cornish Pump &
Mining Museum OR Menominee Range Historical Museum
5. Railroad Heritage ● Escanaba & Lake
Superior Railroad
6.
Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "I" |
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Directions:
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Iron Mountain is located about
90 miles north of Green Bay, WI. The hotel is about 1.5 miles north of center
of town at the corner of East Grand Blvd and US-2 on US-2. |
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Parking:
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Available on premises. Please remember that this is a
place of business and regular customers have priority. |
| Description: |
The trail offers a panoramic view of the area
as it leads you thru the historic area, by two museums and Lake Antoine. You
will pass a bat cave that was originally a large mine shaft. The walk involves
hills that may be difficult for some and city streets, a part of which do not
have sidewalks. The area has an important mining history. There is limited water
on the walk with some restaurants at the beginning and toward the end of the
walk. |
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Award:
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"B" award available. |
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Fees: |
$3.00 Credit only
$6.00 Credit and Award
Free No Award or Credit |
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Pets:
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Pets on a
leash are allowed. |
| Contact: |
Gilbert Engel
1249 Garfield St
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 251-3300 |
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Disclaimer/ Stipulations: |
The Madison Area Volkssport Association,
Menominee River Volkssport Club, the AVA, and starting point businesses
are not liable for accidents, thefts, personal injury and/or material damage.
All attempts will be made to create a safe and enjoyable event. Participants
accept the guidelines of AVA Volkssport events and agree to observe the
principles of good sportsmanship. Each participant is asked to sign
a waiver from liability before the walk. |
