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Green Lake Walk
Green Lake, WI

Saturday, June 11, 2011
AVA Sanction # NC11/89728

 

Start Point:

Green Lake Playground Park (across from the Visitor Center - 550 Mill Street).
(N43.846500  W88.959792)

Hours:
Start between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.  Finish by 3:00 p.m.

Distance:

10K & 5K
Rating:
2 (Scale 1 to 5 with 5 being the most difficult.) Suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
Special Programs:
(Details)

1. Honoring Law Enforcement ● Green Lake Police Station
2.
Museum Walk ● Green Lake Museum
3.
Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "G"
4.
Wisconsin Counties ● Green Lake County

Directions:

From Madison take US-151 north toward Columbus. At Columbus take WI-73 North and follow it through Randolph and ManchesterTurn right on County Road T (near Norton's Dry Dock). At WI-23 turn right.  At junction with County Road “A”, turn right on North Street. After about 1/2 mile turn right on Mill Street.  Look for signs and the AVA banner.

Parking:
Ample  parking is available. 
Description:

The waters of Green Lake attracted the first settlers to this area with the Village of Dartford, now Green Lake, platted in 1847.  By the 1860’s visitors from around the Midwest discovered the area as a refreshing resort community.  Green Lake continues to be known today as a summer destination for its fishing and recreational offerings.  Green Lake is Wisconsin’s deepest natural lake with a greatest depth of 237 feet.  Near Green Lake are the grounds of the beautiful Green Lake Conference Center and the noted Lawsonia Links golf course.  The walk consists of 3 separate loops of 1.85 K, 3.7 K, and 4.7K which can be combined in different combinations.

Award:
There will be no award for this event.
Registration: There will be no pre-registration.

Fees:

$3.00  - Credit only
Free    - No Credit
Pets:
Pets will not be allowed.

Amenities:

Water and facilities will be available at the start/finish.

Contact: Jerry or Judy Specht
(920) 229-1819
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.

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Last Modified: Wednesday November 16, 2011