| Host
Club: |
Menominee River
Volkssport Club (Club Info) |
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Start Location:
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Landmark Inn
230 North Front Street
Marquette, Michigan |
| Hours: |
Daily, dawn to dusk |
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Rating:
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2 (Scale 1-5, 5 most
difficult.)
Not suitable for strollers and
wheelchairs. |
Special
Programs:
(Details) |
1.
Great Lakes ● Lake Superior
2.
Native American Culture ● Chippewa - Kawbawgan
Burial Marker
3. Railroad Heritage ● Superior &
Ishpeming
4.
Riverwalk America ● Dead River
5.
Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "M" |
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Directions:
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 Take
US 41 to Marquette, MI.
Take the
West Washington exit or South Front St Exit
depending on the direction you are coming on US 41. If on West Washington, make
a left on N Front St (one street before Lake Shore Blvd and the Lower Harbor).
After turning on North Front St, go 1 1/2 blocks to the Landmark Inn on the
right. The start of the walk is at Presque Isle about 2 miles from the
Landmark Inn where the Start Box is located.
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Parking:
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Parking is
available near park entrance. |
| Description: |
The trail is along the Lake Superior shoreline
and around Presque Isle, partly on a bike path, and partly on a circle drive or
on the walking path that overlooks the cliffs and lake. The area of Presque
Isle is wooded with some wonderful panoramic views. There is no water on the
Presque Isle portion of the trail. Presque Isle is a city park area. |
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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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No pets are allowed
on Presque Isle but can be on the rest of the walk. |
| Contact: |
Gilbert Engel
1249 Garfield St
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 251-3300
gilengel@hotmail.com |
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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. |
