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Brochure: |
The
event brochure is available as
a PDF file. Adobe Acrobat Reader required. |
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Start Point:
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The start location is the
parking lot of the trail’s easternmost point in Reedsburg at the Reedsburg
Depot/Chamber of Commerce at the intersection of S Walnut St and South Ave. |
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Hours:
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Start
between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Finished by
3:00 p.m. |
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Distance: |
11K & 6K |
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Rating:
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1 (Scale 1 to 5 with 5 being the most difficult.)
Strollers and wheelchairs
will have no problem. |
Special
Programs:
(Details) |
1. Railroad Heritage ● Chicago &
Northwestern
2.
Riverwalk America ● Baraboo River
3. Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "R" |
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Directions:
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From Madison follow I-90/94 towards
Minneapolis. Take exit 89 on SR 23 towards Reedsburg. Follow SR 23 for 13.2
miles into downtown Reedsburg. Turn left on S Walnut St and go 3 blocks. Turn
left on South Ave into the parking area for the "400" State Trail. |
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Parking:
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Ample parking is available. |
| Description: |
The walk of the "400" State
Trail is being conducted over three segments of the trail during a three year
period. This is year one. Each year has a new start and end point, covering
most of the "400" State Trail from its head in Reedsburg to its terminus in
Elroy. Walkers are transported from the sign-in area to the beginning of the
walk, and will walk back to the finish area and their cars.
The 22-mile "400" State Trail, part of
Wisconsin’s 101 mile State Trail System connecting Reedsburg and Trempeauleau,
has links to the Elroy-Sparta State Trail, the LaCrosse River State Trail, and
the Great River State Trail.
The "400" State Trail was opened in June of 1993 and was developed on an
abandoned Chicago-Northwestern Railroad. The trail was named for the
Chicago-Northwestern passenger train that traveled the 400 miles between Chicago
and Minneapolis/St. Paul in 400 minutes. The trail is packed with limestone
screenings and bridges with planked floors, providing a hard, smooth surface.
Both routes lead through wetlands, sandstone bluffs, rolling croplands, and
pastures as the trail repeatedly crosses the Baraboo River. The entire length
of the trail follows along the river valley. Wheelchairs and strollers are
permitted on the trail, but the surface may present some difficulty.
The last 2 1/2 kilometers of the 11K route
wanders through the streets of Reedsburg. Just west across the Baraboo River
from downtown Reedsburg, James W. Babb registered his claim in 1848, becoming
the first white man to become a permanent resident in the area. David C. Reed,
hearing of deposits of iron and copper in the area, soon followed. He built a
saw and grist mill on the river and five shanties made of wood to house the
laborers. Mr. Reed has been credited for starting the village, thus the name of
Reedsburgh (Reedsburg) was given to the settlement. Because the business
buildings were mostly constructed of wood, they were destroyed by fire. The new
buildings, dating from the late 1800’s, replaced the wood structures. Many of
these buildings still stand much as they were when originally constructed. A
guide to the buildings passed by this walk is available in the Chamber of
Commerce office. |
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Award:
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There will be no award for this event.
However, an embroidered cloth patch is
available from the Chamber of Commerce for $4.25. |
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Registration: |
There will be no pre-registration. |
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Fees: |
$3.00 - Credit only
Free - No Credit |
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Pets:
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Leashed pets are allowed on this walk. |
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Amenities: |
Water and facilities are
available at the start/finish. Water will be available at the start of the 6K
walk. |
| Contact: |
Don Suloff
(608) 821-0263 |
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Disclaimer/ Stipulations: |
Madison Area Volkssport Association, 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. |
