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This is also a Girl Scout Walk Together event. |
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Start Point:
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American
Legion Shelter, 2217 American Legion Drive, Cross Plains. Corner of Mills
Street and Park Street. (N43.114740 W89.650315) |
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Hours:
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Start
between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Finish by 3:00 p.m. |
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Distance: |
11K, 6K & 5K |
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Rating:
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1 Village loop – suitable
for strollers & wheelchairs (5K)
3 Trail loop – not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs (6K)
(Scale 1 to 5 with 5 being the most difficult.) |
Special
Programs:
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1.
America’s Trails ● Ice Age
National Scenic Trail
2. Firehouses ● Cross Plains Fire
Department
3. Historic Churches ●
St Martin’s Lutheran Church
4. Law Enforcement ● Cross Plains Police
Department
5. Museums ●
Cross Plains Historical Museum
6. Veterans Memorials ●
American Legion Memorial
7. Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "C"
8. Wisconsin Counties ● Dane County
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Directions:
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From Madison take US-14 to
Cross Plains. Turn right on American Legion Drive one block to Park Street.
Look for signs and the AVA banner. |
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Parking:
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Ample parking
is available at the American Legion and on street. |
| Description: |
The 6K Ice Age Trail loop
takes you up Hickory Hill, along the trail north of the village, and down
switchbacks back to the start point. The 5K Village loop takes you around the
village of Cross Plains. Highlights include the Rosemary Garfoot Public Library
(the first green, LEED certified library in Wisconsin), the Ice Age Trail
office, the newly installed veterans memorial, the old and new firehouses, the
historic St Martin’s church, and museum. |
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Award:
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There will be no award for this event. |
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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 will
be available at the start/finish. |
| Contact: |
Gary Wensing
(608) 798-3006 |
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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. |
